Thank you for viewing. This is a first edition hardcover of Lafcadio Hearn's "Kokoro" from 1896. 【Dimensions】 Size: Height: 18 cm Width: 12 cm Thickness: 4 cm 【Details】 Title: Kokoro Author: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) Year of Publication: 1896, First Edition Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pages: 388 pages 【Condition】 The exterior has some dirt and wear, but the gilt edges are intact and in beautiful condition. The interior has minor soiling and slight tears at the edges of the pages, but overall it is clean and there are no problems with reading. 【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 also featured in the 2026 morning drama series, and has recently been attracting a great deal of attention. Especially the first editions of this author are becoming very valuable in recent years. Due to the recent depreciation of the yen, it has become very difficult to obtain, and this item has been listed for the first time in several years in Japan, so it is rare to come across. Please purchase it as soon as possible. 【Returns】 Returns are accepted for initial defects. If there is any damage or deficiency, please contact us 'before receiving the item'. After you return the item and we confirm it, we will refund the full amount of the winning bid + shipping costs. The seller will also cover the return shipping costs. Lafcadio Hearn Koizumi Yakumo Kokoro LAFCADIO HEARN kokoro Heart Ghost Story Morning Drama NHK Western Book Old Book 1896 First Edition