Old View of the Pontoon Bridge at Sano in Kozuke Province

Woodblock Prints Title: Old View of the Pontoon Bridge at Sano in Kôzuke Province (Kôzuke Sano funabashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyô kiran)

Publication: 1834

Size: Horizontal ôban; 24.5 x 36.9 cm (9 5/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô)

Signature: Zen Saki no Hokusai Litsu Hitsu

Original: 1st state. 2 originals from different sources: Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10

2nd state. Similar to the 1st state, but it lacks the kiwame seal, the yellow color is now gray, two layers of bokashi in the lake, one on each side of the banks, and a darker green color as seen below: Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10a

3rd state. Similar to the 1st state, but , as seen below:

Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10b

4th state. Trimmed edition with black border, and red orange sky, as seen below:

Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10c

Other Versions:

1/ Enji Takamizawa Replica 1910's

Images 1 & 2 are the replica, image 3 is the original for comparison.

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The paper is thin like an edo era print, but the paper is different from the original. Later editions of this replica has a thicker paper. Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10d

2/ Unidentified Replica 1920's (Most Likely Adachi)

Images 1 & 2 are the replica, image 3 is the original for comparison.

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Paper is thicker, like a Shin Hanga. Estimated Value: Ref # FJB10e