Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

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Kashiwabara from the Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido. The set was started by Eisen and published by Hoeido in 1835, but in 1837 Hiroshige took over and completed the series with the publisher Iseiri ( Kinjudo ). An evening scene showing porters outside the famous Kameya or Turtle shop. Besides the medicines and herbs, the shop also sold refreshments.

Very fine impression of the first edition. Fine colour. Very good condition. Signed Hiroshige ga.

Status: Sold