Translated by Richard F. Burton and Leonard C. Smithers. xxiv, 313 pp. Frontispiece in three states. (8vo) 9½x6, full polished red calf, morocco title labels, spine compartments decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. Binding by Bayntun (Riviere). Copy number 2 of 18 on Japanese Vellum from a total edition of 1068 copies.

This Japan Vellum edition was originally limited to 4 copies, later increased, apparently, to 12 and finally 18. This copy with the 4 crossed out and 'twelve' written in ink. Changes initialed by Leonard C. Smithers. Signed by Smithers at the limitation statement. Penzer 157.