Japanese woodblock books: Ando Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai, Katsushika Taito II, Utagawa Kuniyoshi

4 original woodblock books: Fujimi Hyakuzu (100 Views of Mt Fuji) by Hiroshige, Tokyo: Eirakuya, 1859, printed in colors, with a forward by Ryutei Senka, 46 pages (8 3/4 x 6 in.; 222 x 150 mm). Yellow wrappers — Ehon Kokoku Meisho (Notable Places of Japan) by Hokusai, vol. 2 or ge only, printed in colors, 22 pages (8 3/4 x 6 in.; 222 x 152 mm). Yellow wrappers. — Manshoku zuko (Book on Ten Thousand Occupations) by Taito II, vol. 4 only, Osaka: Gungyokudo, 1850, partially printed in colors, 64 pages (8 3/4 x 6 in.; 222 x 152 mm). Yellow wrappers. — Zatsugashu (Various Images) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Tokyo: Izumiya Ichibei (Senichi), 1856-58, zen (complete), partially printed in colors, 39 pages (7 1/4 x 4 4/3 in.; 183 x 120 mm). Blue wrappers.



Together 4 books. Some scattered stains, occasional light fading. Covers creased and soiled.

Together 4 books. Some scattered stains, occasional light fading. Covers creased and soiled.
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Fujimi Hyakuzu was inspired by the series of "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" by Hokusai. It was left unfinished at Hiroshige's death in 1857.