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Asahi, Masahide (1900 - 1956)

Nihon no Kisetsu - Seasons of Japan

Book with 20 small prints.
Book size 22.8 x 19.0 cm, prints varies from 11 x 11cm to 11 x 15 cm.
Published by Dessan-sha in 1952. No.28 out of 50. >BR> In this book, printed on handmade washi paper, Asahi Masahide combines poetry and woodblock prints to represent the four seasons. The 20 tipped-in colour woodblock prints (see details 1 and 2) symbolise the seasons through typically Japanese scenes such as Tanabata festival, hanabi (fireworks), chrysanthemums,….
A small ex-libris and a vignette above the colophon are also tipped-in. Rare.
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Euro 1480

Covers in mingei (folk-style) with some wear and light discolouration.
In very good condition overall. A little occasional foxing to text and some wear to covers. Tipped-in woodblock prints in very good condition.