SET OF SEVEN SKETCHBOOKS AND LOOSE SKETCHES in ink and colour, comprising: . Sansui shinjû, ‘Landscapes Through the Seasons’, dated Taishô 13 (1924). (Cover with wormholes). . Shôga Kottô, a short note stating ‘Itsuoka, Compilation of collaged drawings’, of which this is reportedly Vol. 3, with themes written in calligraphy on the cover. . Sketchbook of collaged drawings, by various artists. . Sketchbook of lotus and other flowers. . Accordion-fold album of birds and flowers. 27.2 × 18 cm (10 11/16 × 7 1/16 in.) . Two small sketchbooks with the inscription ‘Nanzan Kingado, c. 1850, ref. Ostier 81, nos. 160, 9 and 13’. . Set of small loose sketches. (Minor damage, soiling, wear). Japan, 19th and early 20th centuries. SEVEN INK AND COLOUR SKETCHBOOKS, JAPAN, 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES. SIZES RANGING FROM 28.5 X 20 CM TO 12.3 X 17 CM (FROM 11 1/4 X 7 7/8 IN. TO 4 13/16 X 6 11/16 IN.)