Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Title: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (名所江戸百景) Year of Original Work: circa 1856 Year of Reprint Edition: 1971 (Showa 46) Publisher: The Kyodo News Service (共同通信社) In 1856, Hiroshige began the creation of what would become his final major series and his masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." This series consists of 120 classic ukiyo-e landscapes by Hiroshige and his successor, Hiroshige II. This lot is a limited edition of machine reprints from 1971. Despite being machine-printed, these reprints capture the nuances of the original woodblock prints exceptionally well, including the shading and mica textures, by printing on handmade Hosho Washi Paper. Each print is individually housed in its own paper folder. Dimensions: - Print Size: 33.5 x 22 cm (each sheet) - Outer Case: 43 x 32 x 11.5 cm - Total Weight: 5.5 kg Contents of the Lot: - A bilingual commentary book in Japanese and English, including descriptions of all artworks. - A collection of 118 special color prints on washi papers. (2 prints are missing) - A unique spun fabric case with toggle closures for storage. Condition: - The prints and accompanying commentary book are in good condition considering their age. - Please be aware that minor stains, creases, and light folds may be present due to age. - The outer cardboard box shows signs of wear, including tears or damage. - It's important to note that two prints are missing from the collection: No.2 "Snow Scene at Nihonbashi Bridge" and No.74 "Takabata Festival in Edo." - Please understand that these are not woodblock prints. - Please see the provided photos carefully before placing your bid. Notes: We will ship it from Japan via DHL Express with tracking. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. Import duties, Taxes, VATs and other charges are buyer's responsibility and not included in item price or shipping.