this is " The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu (Author), Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator) published in 2 Volumes presented in a slipcase by Secker & Warburg.     Illustrated.     from 1985.    first published in 1976.

Excellent condition.

"The Tale of Genji" was written in the eleventh century by Murasaki Shikibu.    It is recognized as the greatest masterpiece of Japanese prose narrative.   complete and faithful to the original text, Edward G. Seidensticker's rendering was first published in two volumes in 1976.     It is here presented in 2 volumes reprinted in 1985.      illustrated throughout by woodcuts.

high quality book in near fine condition.