Thirty-nine Woodblock Prints

Description:

Thirty-nine Woodblock Prints, Japan, Ogata Gekko (1859-1920),thirty from the forty-seven series of Gekko Zuihitsu (Gekko's Essays) including the cover; three from Nihon Hana zue (Flowers of Japan); one from Genji Fifty-four Chapters; two from Customs and Manners of Women; and three from Twelve Months of Ukiyo-e, all oban tate-e except the last three yoko-e, sizes to 14 3/4 x 10 in.
Estimate $20-200

overall toning, some with minor tears and creases, three yoko-e, backed with folding line in the center.


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