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Hiratsuka, Un'ichi (1895 - 1997)

Koyo Kuyō (黄楊供養) - Homage to boxwood
A limited edition book (91/300), published in 1942. Woodblock-printed dustjacket, and woodblock-printed cover, utilizing the block of one of his best-known woodblock prints (see Detail 1). Inside 12 wood engravings and descriptions (in Japanese) on the opposite pages. Book size: 14.2 x 20 cm. Handsigned in sumi on one of the introductory pages.

Euro 425

Fine impressions, fine condition, the book tight and clean. The pictures were taken without forcing the book flat, so the photos have been trimmed somewhat.