53 Stations of the Tokaido # 1 'Kichizo' by Ando Hiroshige

Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: 53 Stations of the Tokaido #1: Nihonbashi

1st Publication: 1850

Size: 6-1/2 x 9 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1850. 1st edition

Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo

Condition: Trimmed to the margins, a loss in the lower section of the print poorly repaired. Soiling. Backed, some toning and foxing. Fair to poor overall condition.

Notes: This is one of the most sought after print from that series. Very early printing, with very strong visible wood grain.

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.