Thank you for viewing. This is a first edition hardcover of Lafcadio Hearn's "Kokoro" from 1896. 【Dimensions】 Size: Height: 18cm Width: 12cm Thickness: 4cm 【Details】 Title: Kokoro Author: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) Year of Publication: 1896, First Edition Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pages: 388 pages 【Condition】 The corners of the spine are damaged, and part of the title is unreadable. (See image 3) The front cover is detached. (See image 8) Considering its age, the exterior shows some wear, but overall, it is in good condition. 【Description】 This is "Kokoro" (Hints and Influences of the Inner Life of Japan) by Lafcadio Hearn. It is a work that attempts to depict the inner life and spirit of the Japanese people and is considered one of his representative works. This is a valuable first edition. The author, Lafcadio Hearn, is featured in the 2025 morning drama series, and has recently been attracting a lot of attention. "Especially first editions of this author's works have been increasing in value in recent years. Due to the recent depreciation of the yen, it has become very difficult to obtain, and this item has only been offered for sale in Japan for the first time in several years, so it is a rare find. Please purchase it as soon as possible. 【Returns Policy】 Returns are accepted for initial defects. If there are any damages or deficiencies, please contact us 'before receiving the item'. Upon return and confirmation, we will refund the full amount of the winning bid + shipping costs. The seller will also cover the return shipping costs. Lafcadio Hearn, Yakumo Koizumi, Kokoro, LAFCADIO HEARN, kokoro, heart, ghost, morning drama, NHK, Western book, old book, 1896, first edition