Ayame-san, a Japanese romance of the 23rd year of Meiji (1890) 1892

"Ayame-San, a Japanese Romance of the 23rd Year of Meiji (1890)" is a book cover, printed in London in 1892. The title page, a minimalist design, contains the title of the book, the author, and the publisher, as well as the author's name, A.M. This book cover is a good example of the design style used in publishing at the turn of the century. The cover is in the style of early Western romance novels and utilizes a combination of simple typography, subtle layout, and classic design elements to create a clean and aesthetically pleasing cover. The book was illustrated by W.K. Burton, a photographer who worked with the Imperial University of Japan. The image is a testament to the growing interest in Japanese culture and literature at the time.