Title: Ten finished preparatory drawings for a late 16th century revenge story.Artist: (attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904)Date: c. 1850s-60sMedium: Black ink (sumi) on paper.Size/format: chûbon (6 1/4" x 7 7/8")Description: Ten pages of preparatory drawings ('hanshita-e'), - two single-page and eight double-page illustrations -, including the text, for an illustrated Japanese book about the late 16th century revenge story depicting the fight between Hideyoshi Toyotomi's successor, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Mitsunari Ishida in the year 1600. Ieyasu's victory was the beginning of the reign of the Tokugawa family which lasted for over 350 years. - Surviving preliminary drawings for illustrated Japanese books are EXTREMELY RARE, in fact much rarer than those for single sheet prints!Condition: Generally in fine condition, except for occasional fox marks. The drawings are mounted on thin, slightly larger Japanese paper.Reserve: $2,250.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.Europe: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within Europe. International: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere else in the world.International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from GermanyYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.