Mitsuke by Tsukyoka Yoshitoshi

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Taiso) (1839-1892)

Woodblock Prints Title: Mitsuke, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Fan [of the Tôkaidô Road] (Suehiro gojûsan tsugi)

1st Publication: May 1865

Size: Vertical oban 13 1/2" x 9" + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: May 1865, 1st Edition

Publisher: Yamaguchiya Tôbei (Kinkôdô)

Condition: small crease on the lower left corner, little remnants from prior mounting, else very fine. Excellent colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: This is one of the best design of the series, featuring the battle fleet of Mistuke

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.