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MASAYOSHI, Keisai (1764 - 1824) |
Side-by-side presentation of three editions of Masayoshi's renowned 'Fish and Shell' book, - plus samples of the original printing blocks |
original title: Tatsu no miyatsuko ('Servants of the Dragon King') 1st edition, w/h poems; 1802 This copy of the book represents the finest impression possible, showing spectacular 'mica' effects (see picture details of some of the pages). |
title changed to: Gyokai fu ('The Fish and Shell Album') slightly later, still w/h poems, but poets' names removed; dated: 1802; lost title slip replaced later, carrying a false title: that of the 1813 edition as in the sample at right. |
title changed to: Gyokai ryakuga-shiki ('Fishes and Shells in the Abbreviated Style of Drawing') dated: 1813, but printed in the 1830s or later, all poems removed >> NO larger pictures available! << |
Samples of the Corresponding printing blocks - KEY blocks - For information on the blocks and their current state see the separate printing blocks page. |
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Two pages with poems (illustration not available) |
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