【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Honchō Bushōden is a remarkable collection of biographies compiled by Shōtei Kinsui, featuring colorful woodblock prints by the illustrious Utagawa Yoshitora. Published in 1852 (Kaei 5), this work introduces historical figures known for their valor and strategic brilliance, such as Susanoo, Tomoe Gozen, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Musashibō Benkei, Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Takeda Shingen. These military leaders played pivotal roles in Japanese history, with their brave legends and battles influencing countless works of art. For instance, Minamoto no Yoshitsune is celebrated for his victories in the late Heian period, particularly his heroism in the Battle of Dan-no-Ura. Imagawa Yoshimoto was a daimyo who controlled Suruga Province during the Muromachi and Sengoku periods, while Takeda Shingen, the renowned ruler of Kai Province, is still praised for his strategic brilliance and governance. Utagawa Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was active in the late 19th century (from the Bakumatsu to early Meiji periods). He was skilled in warrior prints, large head actor portraits, and depicted beauties, prints of Yokohama, and prints of modernization. In 1849 (Kaei 2), he was penalized for satirizing Tokugawa Ieyasu, but by 1868 (Meiji 1), he had been ranked second in a nishiki-e artist competition. Please note that the book exhibits age-related wear, cover deterioration, stains, creases, writing, fading, and wormholes. The title slip is missing. Kindly review the photos carefully for an accurate assessment of the book's condition. Dimension: approx. H 18 cm W 12 cm D 0.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!