Hachirogata Inlet in Akita Prefecture by Kawase Hasui 1st Ed.

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Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Hachirôgata Inlet in Akita Prefecture (Akita Hachirôgata), from the series Souvenirs of Travel III (Tabi miyage dai sanshû)

1st Publication: 1927

Size: Vertical ôban; 38.5 x 25.5 cm (15 3/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

Date of this edition: 1927, 1st Edition

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Slight surface abrasion on the bottom left. Repaired upper corners.

Notes: Beautiful print from the 3rd series of Souvenir of Travel by Kawase Hasui. Bears the "A" seal, consistent with prints published between 1924 until 1930.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.