KASAMATSU -- "Katori Shrine"

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Artist Shiro KASAMATSU
(1898-1991)
Title "Katori Shrine" ("Katorijinja")
Date 1954; DATED First Edition (pre-1960)
Series na
Publisher Unsodo ("gei watermark" lower left margin corner)
Seal, Carver/Printer Nagashima/Shinmi
Image Size 9 1/2 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine.
Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; life-like reflection; crisp "key-lines."
Condition Excellent. Strong colors.
Slight age-toning. (No flaws noted.) Clean backside.
Reference/Illus Grund #U-34
Comments Remarkably fresh copy. Only PRE-1960 first editions bear the "kanji-dating" seen lower left margin.
Item # Available NOW As JS-1415; (Our final copy)
(JS-1414 Sold/AK)
Price $375