A Great Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Toru Shimizu Pencil Sign Limited Number Spring Breeze 1997

This is a very beautiful and special LIMITED-NUMBER (AP, artist proof/220) original Japanese woodblock print “Spring Breeze” PENCIL SIGNED by the famous Showa Shin Hanga woodblock print master Toru Shimizu (1938-) made in November 1997 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  This is an original woodblock print about 20 years old.   This woodblock print is one of the core collections of many gorgeous, different-styled Japanese woodblock print collections in my family, which we are gradually selling.  The size of this ORIGINAL woodblock print is 9 1/4 x 14 inches.  The colors, which are vivid and vibrant, are in layers.  The artist's chop mark, Pencil signature, Pencil written title of this print in Japanese “Spring Breeze”, LIMITED-NUMBER (AP/220) and publication date (November 1997) are in the bottom border.  This ORIGINAL woodblock print is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard, strong bleeding can be seen through the back of original Japanese Washi paper.  As far as I can tell, this ORIGINAL woodblock print is in EXCELLENT CONDITION.   Please examine the photos.  It is hard to find a Toru Shimizu ORIGINAL woodblock print of such a special scene in the public nowadays.  This woodblock print is definitely an incredible piece for collecting.  Shipping is $16 dollars anywhere in US via USPS priority mail with insurance and tracking.  International shipping charges are US$28 through airmail WITHOUT insurance, buyers will have to assume all the risks during the mailing.  We do combined shipping.  If more than one item is purchased at the same time, the highest shipping cost will be charged.  THIS IS A LIMITED-NUMBER (AP/220) ORIGINAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT PENCIL SIGNED BY THE FAMOUS SHOWA SHIN HANGA WOODBLOCK PRINT MASTER TORU SHIMIZU MADE IN NOVEMBER 1997.  IT IS NOT A RE-CUT, REPRODUCTION, OR LITHO PRINT. (SF25_000000)