Title |
"Himeji Castle" (titled only in English) |
Date |
1952 ("First Edition"--never re-issued.) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by westcoast USA collector. |
Series |
12-print 1953 calendar series. |
Publisher |
"S. Watanabe Publisher" (Commissioned by Pacific Transport Lines, Inc as a calender
print.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
(Issued without seals.) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout;
highly detailed carving.
(VIEW representative verso "bleed-through.") |
Condition |
Excellent. Bright, fresh colors. (Pristine--absolutely flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #456; Hotei #580. |
Comments |
A seasonal scene from the Pacific Transport Line's 12-print 1953 calendar series.
"May" of the 12-print set. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
PM-05 |
Price |
$700 (Sold/MA) (entire 12-print set $9500) |