Ferry Boat at Hashiba by Shotei Pre Earthquake

Artist: Hiroaki (Shotei) Takahashi (1871-1945)

Woodblock Prints Title: Ferry Boat at Hashiba

1st Publication: 1920

Size: 14-1/2" x 3" + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1920

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: A tiny repaired crack on the right side of the print, a little bit above the cranes, else very fine. The bottom of the print seems to have a couple of fadded collectors seals. Excellent colors and impression, very good overall condition.

Notes: The number (#188 written in Japanese) on the back of the print is Wanatabe's catalog number. Most of the prints from Shotei published by Wanatabe before the Kanto Earthquake bear a catalog number on their back.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.