This is the Hōshō-ryū Utai-bon "Hōshō-ryū Jibyshitsuke Seihon". This is a complete set of 18 boxes and 36 volumes published before the war. • First shipment: November 1933 • Second shipment: December 1933 • Third shipment: January 1934 • Fourth shipment: February 1934 • Fifth shipment: March 1934 • Sixth shipment: April 1934 • Seventh shipment: May 1934 • Eighth shipment: June 1934 • Ninth shipment: July 1934 • Tenth shipment: August 1934 • Eleventh shipment: September 1934 • Twelfth shipment: October 1934 • Thirteenth shipment: November 1934 • Fourteenth shipment: January 1935 (The last and preceding pages are stuck together with glue) • Fifteenth shipment: February 1935 • Sixteenth shipment: March 1935 • Seventeenth shipment: April 1935 • Eighteenth shipment: May 1935 (The box has a notation "[Shipment Complete]" (Photo 11)) An example of the first shipment is shown in Photos 5-10. Each shipment box contains 2 Utai-bon and 2 booklets (Photos 12-16). These are Japanese-style books bound with thread. Size: (Book) Approx. 16 x 23 cm (Box) Approx. 17 x 23.7 cm There is damage such as age-related deterioration, tanning, dirt, folds, stains, and scratches, but it is believed that there are no issues with reading. Photos of all damaged areas could not be included. The dust and dirt are in their current state as the item has not been cleaned. The color tone of the actual item may appear slightly different from the photos due to screen lighting and color rendering environment. Please understand that this item is a used book that is over 90 years old before purchasing.