Primary text in English, with secondary text in Japanese. Presumed first printing of the first English language edition. Printed in Switzerland. 14 x 10.75 inches. Bound in black buckram, with crisp gilt titling to the spine. Unbumped spine head and tail, and with gently bumped corners. Impressively clean binding. Text block firmly bound in. With 239 numbered pages, on heavy-duty, matte stock interspersed with semi-glossy stock. Several full-color, full-page plates, interspersed with numerous color B&W plates and illustrations. A very clean interior, appears very gently read. With the original, full-pictorial dust jacket; the DJ is noticeably bumped at the corners, else fine. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good Minus DJ. 3 lbs. 8 oz. This Harunobu exhibition was from 18 September to 22 November 1970.
