Katsushika Hokusai ( 1760-1849 ) was maybe the best painter & engraver of Erotic paintings . The book is totally devoted to his work, 1st printing released in 1981 , only 300 copies, this one is N° 251, with the 2 cards and insert as issued and also the editor's stamp on the colophon page . Unusual format : Large 34 High 26, 102 pages pagined, several chapters with a complete content . Each work with commentaries to explain all his work The book brings together two of his main works : Obun-Nami-Chidori edited in 1810's and Mampukan wago-jin in 1821's. Deluxe edition , hardback with natural linen and yellow velvet covered , title with Gold letters stamped, contained in a slipcase with natural linen covered, title with red and blue letters stamped. You will note that on the 2 pieces , there are shades of yellow ( stains or an editor effect , I don't know ) The conditions stayed very good, 2 small threads are pulled on the slipcase at the back ( photo) Slights folds present on some page . Almost all the pages are excellent.