| | Stockno.: | B20-006 | Artist: | Utagawa Kunimaro 歌川國麿 (active c. 1830–1860) | Description: | Nyogo ga shima takara no irifune. 女護島宝入船. 恋湊女護生娘,A Treasure Ship Embarking at the Isle of Women. Three volumes complete. Original covers, title slips slightly worn. Vol. 1 Inside front cover: title page with cranes, 3 pp of introductory text, followed by 8 doble pages of illustrations, and a single pages of turtles, 16 pp of text. Vol. 2, opening plate of pine needles and bamboo, 5 double pages of illustrations, a single page of plum blossom, 16 pp of text. Vol. 3, Opening plate,4 double pages, a single plate of a tray landscape, 16 pp of text. Published between 1848-1854. | Signed: | On the fourth double plate in vol. 1, pseudonym Utamaru | Size: | 15 x 22.2 cm. | Condition: | Very good impression, colour and condition. Beautiful printing. | Price: | € 3600 SOLD | Reference: | | | | |
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