Null Harunobu, Hishikawa 1875-1891
Oban, 1870-80 Sumo wrestler Oizumi Yasukichi …

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Harunobu, Hishikawa 1875-1891 Oban, 1870-80 Sumo wrestler Oizumi Yasukichi in the fighting ring. Sign.: Hishikawa Harunobu hitsu. Publisher: Daikokuya Heikichi. Good impression, a little bit faded soiled and creased, waterstain. (363)

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Harunobu, Hishikawa 1875-1891 Oban, 1870-80 Sumo wrestler Oizumi Yasukichi in the fighting ring. Sign.: Hishikawa Harunobu hitsu. Publisher: Daikokuya Heikichi. Good impression, a little bit faded soiled and creased, waterstain. (363)

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