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Suzuki Harunobu (1725–1770)

22.2 x 15.9 cm. Illustrated book. Title:
Ehon Sazareishi, 1 vol. of 3. 2 pages
preface, signed by Tokusoshi and dated
Meiwa 3 (1766), 2 single page and 8 dou-
ble page black and white illustrations.
Block carver: Endô Matsugorô. Publi-
sher: Yamazaki Kinbei. Fair impression,
some wear and minor damage. Worn at
edges. Some small areas hand-painted
in brown.

€ 500 – 600

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Kitagawa Utamaro (1754–1806)
Ôban. Series: Bijin ichidai gojûsan tsugi.
Title: Mishima. Portrait of a couple, com-
pared with the Station Mishima.
Signed: Utamaro hitsu. Publisher: Ma-
ruya Jinpachi. Circa 1804. Good impres-
sion, colours faded, some restored small
holes and missing areas, thin areas,
backed, traces of former mounting
€ 600 – 800

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