Kodomo no Kuni [Land of Children] Vol. 7 #9 August 1928

1928. [Periodical]. Kodomo no Kuni [Land of Children] Vol. 7 #9 August 1928.. Perhaps the most beautifully illustrated children's magazine of preWar Japan, KODOMO NO KUNI was edited by artists and writers and displayed a wonderful spirit. As it happpened, Takei Takeo and others running the magazine made sure to create opportunities for left-wing friends to publish and earn a living with stories and illustrations. Japanese historians themselves sometimes refer to the 30s and war years as the "dark valley"... KODOMO NO KUNI was a beacon during those dark days. This issue has some wear and stains to the covers but is still quite wonderful. $285.00.