#20 Ushibori in Hitachi Province
Publication: 1830
Size: Horizontal ôban; 26.2 x 38.7 cm (10 5/16 x 15 1/4 in.)
Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô)
Signature: Zen Saki No Hokusai Aratame Hitsu
Original: 1st state. known as the All blue (aizuri-e). 2 originals from various sources: Estimated Value: Ref # 36V20
2nd state. known as the Blue outline. 2 originals from various sources: seamless=”seamless” scrolling=”no” frameBorder=”0″ allowFullScreen> Estimated Value: Ref # 36V20a
A variant of this 2nd state has the light blue color replaced by a light yellow inside the boat, as seen below: Estimated Value: Ref # 36V20b
Later impression of this print lacks the red kiwame seal on the lower left corner, and a salmon color has been added on the boat area as seen below: Estimated Value: Ref # 36V20c
3rd state. known as the Black Outline. It differs from the blue outline, as the main key block uses black ink instead of blue ink. The difference is obvious when looking at the lines around the title.
Estimated Value: Ref # 36V13d
Later impression of this print have a brown colored boat instead of green, and the yellow color has been added on the boat area as seen below: Estimated Value: Ref # 36V13e