Title: "Novel Hototogisu" (Cuckoo) Author: Roka Tokutomi Specifications: Iwanami Literary Books, First Edition Reprint Series Publisher: Iwanami Shoten Publication Date: January 7, 2002 Unread, Unused Condition: The book itself and the case are in beautiful condition, with some staining on the shipping box. This is a book that Iwanami Shoten has faithfully reproduced, reprinting the first editions of works from mainly eight categories. The lineup is as follows: Ryunosuke Akutagawa "A Fool's Life" "The Half-Life of Shinsuke Daidoji" Natsume Soseki "Kokoro" "Grass on the Wayside" "Light and Darkness" Kafu Nagai "Tales of the East of the Sumida River" "Memories" Roka Tokutomi "Novel Hototogisu" This series was published in a very limited edition of 650 copies. This book is a luxurious volume, carefully crafted to replicate the original "first edition hardcover" published by Iwanami Shoten in 1936, paying close attention to the paper quality and printing methods. The first edition was published on January 15, 1900 (Meiji 33) by Min'yusha (the publisher run by Roka's brother, Soho Tokutomi), and became an unprecedented bestseller. It is a very high-quality book that reproduces the luxurious binding of the time (Echizen washi paper and specially ordered paper from Mitsubishi Paper Mills, etc.). We are listing items sequentially, so please continue to browse if you are interested. Thank you for viewing.