12 Months of Punishment by Itō Seiu
Published by Shoei Co., 1953. First edition (No. 406/500), 32 pages, 18×25.5 cm, Japanese binding.
Includes 16 mounted color illustrations, each paired with a washi paper text reflecting seasonal punishments.
Condition: Very good overall. Minor edge stains on washi paper, small hole on final page. Illustrations are in excellent condition with vivid color.

This work features 16 seasonal illustrations of punishment, one for each month, each paired with a washi paper text offering cultural and artistic context.
A rare and important work by the father of modern kinbaku. This original edition far surpasses later reprints in quality and presentation — a true collector’s piece.