Isseido Booksellers - This lovely old reprint comes from a portfolio originally sold by the Isseido Booksellers in Tokyo. After partnering with his brother for several years, Ukichi Sakai opened his own bookshop in the Kanda district of Tokyo in 1911. The great fire that swept through Kanda in 1913 destroyed his business, so he reopened under the name Isseido, and the family-run business is still operating today. These beautiful Hiroshige designs were published by the respected Adachi Print Studio, and include an embossed publisher's seal in the left margin (please see example of labels below, not included). Beautifully drawn with fine line work and soft bokashi shading. A great opportunity to purchase a classic Hiroshige landscape reprint with an interesting provenance.

Junction with the Road to Kamakura at Totsuka - A fantastic first state of the Totsuka composition. A waitress welcomes new guests at the picturesque teashop with the sign reading "Komeya." A man dismounts from his horse, beside him a groom stands by newly arrived. A woman pauses for a moment and removes her hat. At the stone mile marker next to the stone lantern, travelers are given the direction: "To the left, the road to Kamakura." Wonderful Hiroshige Tokaido print.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Light toning. Some prints have a few small spots or slight soiling. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.