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Famous Places in the Eastern Capital at a Glance - Toto Shokei Ichiran - Oji
Woodblock Print
8 x 11.5
in
Description: Two sheets from the book series, "Toto Shokei Ichiran" (Famous Places in the Eastern Capital at a Glance). The sights of Edo with accompanying kyoka (humorous verses). One of Hokusai’s best known books and featuring his best work of this period. The book was originally published by Tsutaya Jusaburo in 1800. It had the later editions published in 1815 and 1840. Difficult to find in an early edition. "Oji". This one depicts the stone road sign indicating to Nishi-ga-hara to the left.
Issued: c.1800-1840
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Condition: fair, smudges ,soiled, faded with centerfold .Backed with light album paper
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Publisher: The book was originally published by Tsutaya Jusaburo in 1800. It had the later editions published in 1815 and 1840.
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$300
