First edition with obi, "Yubiwa no Neko" (The Ring Cat), 1979. Akiko Kumai's poignant and romantic story is filled with Akir Yoshira Uno's illustrations, all in color. Published by Sanrio, you can also see the old logo. At the time, Sanrio was also focusing on publishing projects such as fairy tales and science fiction, and they published wonderful books. A lonely girl meets an amethyst ring in an antique shop. What appeared to be a scratch on the crystal turned out to be the mysterious figure of a cat upon closer inspection. This is a work I love very much and have cherished, but I am putting it up for sale to organize my collection. I hope for a wonderful encounter. As it is a 45-year-old book, there are fine damages on the jacket and edges that are difficult to convey in the photos, but I think the text can be read comfortably. Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used book that has been stored by an individual. No pets, no smokers. Immediate purchase is OK. I am sorry, but I do not accept price negotiations. I am committed to a pleasant transaction. Thank you very much. #Hemlen'sShelf #AkikoKumai #AkiraUno #FairyTale #Fantasy #AdultPictureBook #PictureBook #UsedBook #OldBook #FirstEdition #Sanrio #SanrioPublishing #YamanashiSilkCenter