i don't have, nor have i heard, that particular catalog number, but i do own two issues of 'total eclipse' (one american and one japanese) and they're quite different from a clarity perspective. again, however, we're deep into the 4200 series and something about some titles of this era of masters just isn't up to scratch. i know i can't be alone in what i hear... nonetheless, i'd wager that the issue of 4291 you're asking about may be as good as it gets. i just remember this date as not being as clear or sharp as others. insanely perfect material, of course. and finally, yes, that is a completely different series from a few years back. the 1100 yen price reflects the beginning of the global market softening.