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Solar Eclipse of 1887 - Scarce Oban Woodblock Print

Scarce ukiyoe also showing photographer

Solar Eclipse of 1887 - Scarce Oban Woodblock Print Scarce ukiyoe also showing photographer
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Solar Eclipse of 1887 - Scarce Oban Woodblock Print Scarce ukiyoe also showing photographer

Very interesting colour woodblock print showing people observing the August 19, 1887 solar eclipse that could be seen in Japan.

 

Tokyo. Kobayashi Shinkichi. 1887.

 

Single print as issued. 37.1 x 25cm.

 

In very good condition. Some minor red colour transfer at the top. Age wear at edges and a few minor marks. Minor creasing across and down centre. Unbacked with nice bleedthrough. u32120779

Solar Eclipse of 1887 - Scarce Oban Woodblock Print
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