Published by Shoei co.ltd, 1953, 32 pages, 18×25,5 cm
First edition, Japanese binding, 16 illustrations mounted on cardboard, with text written on washi paper

Condition: very good
Washi paper has a few folds and water stains on sides, not affecting the text.
Last washi paper has a hold and past down has damaged not affecting back cover.
Illustration are in excellent condition and color quality of the print is amazing.

12 Months of Punishment is a perfect example of Itoh Seiu’s style, mixing kinbaku and eroticism.
For each month, the artist offers a different form of punishment, associated with seasonal events. Short texts printed on washi paper are linked to each subject and the artist’s inspirations.

This book has been reprinted later in lower quality, without washi paper and separated illustrations.
Our copy is the first and original edition
A rarity