Hiroshi Sugimoto

(Tokyo: Kyoto Shoin Co., 1991, an edition of 500 copies), a portfolio of 51 reproductions of photographs, each mounted, title and plate number blindstamped on the mount, 1980-91, printed in 1991. Folio, the colophon signed in pencil, hinged brushed aluminum box, slipcased

The majority of the laser-scanned lithographic prints are in excellent condition. In raking light, some minor soft handling creases are visible in the lower portion on several plates. Plate 304 (Atlantic Ocean, Martha's Vineyard, 1986) has a 2-inch indentation in that lower right quadrant, and the tip of the lower right corner of Plate 321 (Mediterranean Sea, Cassis, 1989) is missing. The title page is lightly soiled. The aluminum box has light scratches on the top of the box. The brown paper slipcase with printed title is soiled, and there is significant rubbing at the extremities.
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