This authentic Edo-period Japanese woodblock-printed book is Volume 2 of the Third Series of Seigetsuya Kenrinroku (星月夜顕臨録 三編 巻之二), a popular historical narrative blending samurai ethics, crime, punishment, and moral judgment.
Printed on original washi paper using traditional woodblock techniques, the volume features dense vertical classical Japanese text alongside finely detailed monochrome illustrations. The scenes depict samurai interiors, judicial settings, tense confrontations, and moments of dramatic consequence—illustrating themes of loyalty, betrayal, justice, and fate within Edo-period society.
This volume is especially well suited for:
Collectors of Edo-period illustrated books
Scholars of samurai law, ethics, and popular literature
Ukiyo-e and woodblock print enthusiasts
Museum or academic reference collections
A genuine artifact from Japan’s pre-modern literary and visual culture.
Key Details
Title: 星月夜顕臨録 三編 巻之二
Romanization: Seigetsuya Kenrinroku – Third Series, Volume 2
Period: Edo period (late 18th–19th century)
Printing: Traditional Japanese woodblock printing
Content: Samurai narrative, legal drama, moral tales
