Thank you for viewing. This is "Out of the East" by Lafcadio Hearn, which is the subject of the currently airing "Bakemono" (Monster). - Title: Out of the East - Author: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) - Binding: Hardcover, gilt edges - Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company - Language: English 【Dimensions】 Height: 18.5 cm Width: 12 cm Thickness: 3 cm 【Condition】 There is a library stamp on the inside cover, and a library envelope is attached to the back cover. The front cover's endpaper is missing, and the content starts from the title page. As it is considerably old, there are age-related changes in the material and wear and tear. There may be unconfirmed writings or library stamps. The images are everything. The top of the pages has gilt edges, and the spine and cover title are also gold leaf. 【Description】 This is a valuable first edition library book from 1895 (Meiji 28). "Out of the East" is the second book after Hearn came to Japan, and it compiles his observations and essays from Kumamoto, Kyushu, where he moved after Matsue. This is a valuable first edition. The author, Lafcadio Hearn, is also featured in the 2026 morning drama, and has recently been attracting a lot of attention. Especially the first editions of this author are highly valued in recent years. Due to the recent depreciation of the yen, it has become very difficult to obtain, and this item has been listed for the first time in several years in Japan, so it rarely appears. Please purchase it as soon as possible. 【Returns Policy】 We accept returns for initial defects. If there are any damages or deficiencies, please contact us 'before receiving the item'. After you return the item and we confirm it, we will refund the full amount of the winning bid + shipping costs. The seller will also bear the return shipping costs. First Edition 1895 Lafcadio Hearn "Out of the East" Yakumo Koizumi Bakemono Asadora NHK Old Book Western Book