Attractive postwar portfolio selection of 40 plates from Utagawa Hiroshige’s late masterwork “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” (Meisho Edo Hyakkei), reproduced and issued by Kyodo News (Development Bureau) in 1972. Each image is paired with bilingual notes (Japanese/English). Housed in the original red cloth portfolio (chitsu) with ties and the publisher’s cardboard slipcase with title label. The title label bears the studio name “Ichiryūsai Hiroshige” (一立斎廣重). Publisher: Kyodo News (Kyodo Tsushinsha), Development Bureau Imprint/Colophon: Printed Oct 5, 1972 / Published Oct 15, 1972 Contents: Complete as issued: 40 color plates after Hiroshige + JP/EN commentary pages Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (studio name Ichiryūsai Hiroshige) Condition: Very Good overall for age. Plates show strong color; some light age toning and scattered foxing in margins. Portfolio cloth bright; ties intact. Slipcase with typical edge/corner wear and a few small stains/indentations. No writing; no missing plates observed. Please review photos for exact condition. 【Important Information】 Customs, duties & taxes (international buyers): Import duties, taxes, and handling fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. The VAT you pay to Catawiki is separate and does not cover your country’s customs duties or clearance fees. Your local customs authority may charge additional amounts upon delivery at their discretion. We strongly recommend checking these potential costs with your customs office before bidding or purchasing. Prompt payment of any customs charges will help ensure smooth, timely delivery. Helpful guide: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees Shipping details: Most items ship via Japan Post (Airmail). DHL or FedEx can be arranged on request for an additional fee. Damages or issues: If your item arrives damaged, please contact us first before leaving a negative review—we’ll make it right. For postal claims, notify your local post office within 7 days of delivery. Please also contact Catawiki Support promptly. Note for buyers in the United States: Due to the temporary suspension of the U.S. “de minimis” exemption, import duties may be higher on shipments to the USA. Additionally, EMS service to the USA is currently suspended, so shipments will be sent via DHL. Shipping costs may be higher than usual—thank you for your understanding. Keywords: Hiroshige, Ukiyo-e, Meisho Edo Hyakkei, Edo/Tokyo views, Japanese prints, art portfolio, Kyodo News 1972, Ichiryusai Hiroshige, 40-plate selection.