Minimalist Landscape Real Photo Postcard eraser in Japanese--dates from the Meiji

in Japanese--dates from the Meiji period

"A Guide to the Manly Art of Self-Defense

one of two in the shop that came  from a larger collection of drawings executed by the artist on a Grand Tour encompassing Italy

I believe I am correct in reading this terrific mid-century Japanese woodblock print as a portrayal of the strata of the earth

One of the slide tops  has I think lost just its very far left edge but still slides on and off fine and holds the pieces snugly inside

Minimalist Landscape Real Photo Postcard eraser in Japanese--dates from the MeijiI love how quiet and almost Brutalist this photo feels, with its square format and the blank space next to it making it just right. Early 20th c I believe but feels very contemporary to me. 5 7 16" x 3 1 2" and in good condition, unused back.