B1053.  Nobuie Tsuba Kanbetsu Hikkei by Matsuzawa Senbo, with 3 supplements and complete translation.  1980.  Softbound, 7 x 10 1/4″, 110 to 120 pages total in Japanese (the translation is in English).  This book has come to me from a long time consignor to my site; here is what he told me about it.  This was self published by the author in a very limited edition.  After initial publication there were 3 supplements.  The translation was done by Markus Sesko: a private effort for 4 collectors in the west.  This book almost never comes available; this is only the 2nd time I’ve had one to offer.

The subject, of course, is the great master Nobuie: his work, different generations, intricate nuances of signatures, and much more.  If you study Nobuie you want this book and this copy may be your only chance to own one; no idea where I’d find another.

The consignor, however, has found two copies. The first has Supplements 1 and 2 pasted in the back of the book and Supplement 3 as a loose Xerox copy. The 2nd  has Supplement 1 pasted in and 2 & 3 as loose Xerox copies. Both books have complete translations as loose sheets. Condition of both copies is excellent: read but not abused. The first to buy the book will get the first copy with 2 original Supplements. Once it has sold I’ll change this listing and mention only the 2nd copy with one original Supplement. If you’re reading about the first copy, that is the one you’ll get.   14 ounces.  $425.