The Ghost of Tairo by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

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

Woodblock Print Title: The ghost of Tairoc from the series New forms of 36 ghosts.

1st Publication: 1892

Size: 9 1/2" x 14" (24.2 x 35.6 cm)

Date of this edition: 1892, 1st Edition

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi

Condition: Fading and soiling. Fair overall condition.

Notes: The series is Yoshitoshi’s last important series. First editions sold out immediately, because Yoshitoshi had become a famous artist at the end of his life. This is a rare 1st Edition of this print, and one of the most sought after in the series.

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.