1940 ' S B&W Photo Of Mt. Fuji - Seen From The North Shore Of Lake Motosu
Item History & Price
1940's Original B&W Photograph of Mt. Fuji, Japanas seen from the north shore of Lake Motosu. This is an offer for an original, early tomid 1940's, B&W Glossy Photograph of the Northwest face of snow-capped Mount Fuji, Japanas seen from the northern shore of Lake Motosu. This isthe same perspective of Mt. Fuji that was designedand printed on the reverse side of today's Japanese 1000 yen banknote.My father, who was in the Pacific Theater ofOperations with the US Navy durin...g WWII was stationed with the post-waroccupation forces in Japan from late September or early October to mid-November1945. His navy ship was berthed in YokosukaHarbor, the port near Tokyo, Japan.The photograph was in a collection of such images he brought back from Japan. The yearit was photographed remains unknown.Overall, the originalglossy B&W photograph is in very good condition. The corners have not beenbent but they do show some wear. The edges are straight and smooth. The glossy B&Wimage finish is in overall good condition as well. Thebackside of the photograph has no writing. Overall, the backside is in very good condition and does not appear tohave yellowed/discolored with time. No spotting or other markings on eitherside of the photograph. Please review the attached images as thisis the exact original photograph the buyer shall receive. Due to the one inchprint tear the item has been price discounted accordingly. Glossy B&W photograph approximate dimensions:5 ½" x 3 ½" borderless.Itry my best to describe the items accurately so you know what you are biddingon or buying. Again, please review the photos and use your own expertise forthe best representation of the item, its condition and time period it was made.If you need more information or would like other pictures, please send me amessage. I will be happy to help. Ships from a smoke free home. This is a NORESERVE auction.Terms of Sale:We will willingly accept return within 30days of receipt if an error has been made in the description or condition ofthe item.Please email before returning item.Item must be returned in same condition asit was sent.Payment must be received within 24 hours. We only accept PayPal.PLEASENOTE: Unpaid item cases are automated to open after 2 days without payment.Once opened, EBay allows an UP TO additional 5 days for you to pay, which willclose the case with no penalty to your account. SHIPPINGTIME: We ship all items within 2 business days of your payment clearing.(Excluding holidays and weekends)The photograph will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail without tracking, for bothdomestic and international, and placed between two sheets of cardboard tominimize bending during shipment. International shipping without tracking willbe $2.65.I will gladly combine shipping whenpossible.If you intend to buy more than one itemwithin four days from the first item purchased (auction or buy it now) andyou want to benefit of our combined shipping DO NOT PAY THEAUTOMATIC INVOICE SENT BY eBay, YOU MUST WAIT until you have finishedbidding before paying for all your lots together in one singlepayment. So, feel free to wait up to four days and build your order tosave on shipping. Please inform the seller of your intention to do so immediatelyafter your first purchase so the auto unpaid item assistant can be manuallyoverwritten.
