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Faguku Hyakkei--One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji. The three volumes whose covers are shown above contain the complete set of views. Each has its original yellow patterned cover, and green title slip. There is also a printed wrapper which encloses the set. This is a fresh copy of the Meiji edition published from the original blocks by Katano Tihiro in 1875 and 1876. Katano published the third volume first in a slightly smaller format (227 x 157mm) than volumes one and two (244 x 161mm). The blocks for the title slips were re-engraved for this edition, and the wrapper bears a different floral border. There is a large unread collector's mark on the covers. The original 3 volumes were published…