Journey of Manga
Exhibition of collection in the Gallery 2nd –23rd October 2015
Head of Print Department: Richard Shepherd
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Journey of Manga
Henry Sotherans is very pleased to present an
exhibition of Japanese prints which follows the
development of Manga from its early routes in the 19th
Century up to the more recent Anime storyboards
produced for Studio Ghibli.
In our previous Japanese catalogue produced last year,
titled: 20th C. Japanese prints we offered a small selection
of Manga. It was due to the popularity of these that lead
us to bring you this wonderful collection of Manga
prints selected to show the development from a focus
on Warrior Samurai to modern day Dragon Ball.
The catalogue opens with a rare pentaptych by
TOYOKUNI III (1786-1864), showing a reconciliation
between two respected warlords that took place on 15th
May 1558 (item 1).
Highlights from the collection include the woodblock
prints by UTAGAWA, Yoshitora (Fl.ca.1836-1882) (items
21–22), who was born in Edo (Modern day Tokyo) and
became a pupil of UTAGAWA, Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) (items
25–27), also featured in the exhibition. Both artists
developed a reputation for excelling in their depictions
of Warriors.
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There is also a good selection of modern Anime prints
from the series of The Brave Police J-Decker by YATATE,
Hajime (items 69–74) as well as the legendary Dragon
Ball series by TORIYAMA, Akira (items 99–102).
The catalogue concludes with a small selection of
original Anime prints for Studio Ghibli, as published in
Japan, 1988 by MIYAZAKI, Hayao (items 103–130) as well
as five stunning posters (items 131–135), including two
for “My Neighbour Totoro.”
We hope you enjoy this latest offering from Japan. The
private view will be held in the evening of Thursday 1st
October in the Print Department. Please see back of
catalogue for RSVP details. The exhibition will be on
display for 3 weeks from Friday 2nd October – Friday
23rd October 2015.
Please Note: All prints have been mounted using
conservation quality board. The sizes given are image
sizes.
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1. TOYOKUNI III ( 1786-1864). Takeda Shingen and Uesugi
Kenshin at the Battle of Kawanakajima. Original framed
woodblock prints pentaptych, as published in 1884. 590 x
1510 mm.
£2,340
The two warlords Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) and Takeda
Shingen (1521-1573) are legendary figures in Japanese
history. Famed for their military prowess and intense
rivalry, their conflict culminated in the Battles of
Kawanakajima, series of five battles from 1553-1564 that
were among the most brutal and tactically inventive of the
Sengoku (Warring States) period in Japan.
Takeda Shingen, seen riding a white horse on the left bank
of the river, had conquered Shinano province in 1552,
driving out the resident daimyo Ogasawara Nagatoki. His
territory seized by the Takeda forces, Nagatoki allied with
the Uesugi clan in an effort to reclaim it. The personalities
of the two rivals are clearly contrasted; Uesugi Kenshin
sits calm and motionless on the right, staring intensely
across the river at his rival Takeda Shingen, whose
dramatic, dynamic pose on horseback conveys a far more
energetic and aggressive temperament.
This scene shows a reconciliation of both sides that took
place on 15th May 1558. The fast-flowing Chikuma River
that divides the two clans, who adopt defensive positions
in a display of mutual distrust, conveys the tense, fragile
and ultimately transient nature of this truce.
Kawanakajima, meaning “Island in the middle of the
river”, is the meeting point of the Sai and Chikuma Rivers.
It is located in Shinano, or modern day Nagano prefecture,
and provides the setting for this print. The temple on the
far right of the print is Zenko-ji, a Buddhist Temple that
served an extremely important role as a base for the
Uesugi troops during many of these battles.
Toyokun III (1786-1864), also know as Utagawa Kunisada,
was a gifted draftsman, and a pupil of Utagawa Toyokuni
I. Following his rise to the head of the Utagawa studio
follwing the death of Toyokuni I in 1825, the designs of
Utagawa Toyokuni III are famed for their high level of
technical skill. This ambitious composition, combining
both breadth of vision with a high level of detail, also
demonstrates the artist’s mastery of Western “Vanishing
Point” perspective, which had been only recently perfected
by Japanese print makers.
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2. UTAGAWA, Toyonobu (act.1859-1886). Nanboku Taiheki: Nitta Yoshisada. Original framed woodblock prints triptych,
as published in 1884. 630 x 1040 mm.
£2,340
3. KUNISADA II (1823-1880). Horyukaku Rooftop Battle. Original framed woodblock prints triptych, from the Eight Dog
Heroes of Satomi series, as published in 1854. 630 x 1040 mm.
£2,340
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4. HASHIMOTO, Chikanobu (1938-1912). Merchants gathering to see the Nou play at the Inauguration Ceremony of the
new Shogun. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in 1889. 590 x 1000 mm.
£360
5. HASHIMOTO, Chikanobu (1838-1912). The Mounted Archery Chasing Animal. Original woodblock prints triptych, as
published in 1897. 590 x 1000 mm.
£800
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6. HASHIMOTO, Chikanobu (1938-1912). Procession of a Feudal Lord. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published
in 1897. 590 x 1000 mm.
From the series Entrance to the Chiyoda Palace
£440
7. KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa (1797-1861). The Battle of Shizugamine. Original woodblock prints triptych as published in
c.1848. 590 x 1000 mm.
£1,350
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8. KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa (1797-1861). The Great Battle of the Genpei War in the Northern Echizen Province. Original
woodblock prints triptych as published in 1839-41. 590 x 1000 mm.
£685
9. CHIKANOBU (1838-1912). Warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Samurai. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published
in 1883. 345 x 730 mm.
£595
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10. CHIKANOBU (1838-1912). Courtesan of the Hachiman Pleasure House. Original woodblock prints triptych, as
published in c.1880. 355 x 710 mm.
£540
11. BAIDO, Hosai (1848-1920). Kabuki Actors from the Play of Shiobara Tasuke. Original woodblock prints triptych, as
published in 1892. 590 x 1000 mm.
£560
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12. YOSHIMUNE, (1817- 1880). Night attack of the Saga brothers. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in
1902. 590 x 1000 mm.
£480
13. UTAGAWA, Yoshimori (1830 - 1884). The Conquest of Oshu by Ason Yoshiie Minamoto. Original woodblock prints
triptych, as published in 1859. 590 x 1000 mm.
£360
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14. SADAHIDE, Utagawa (1807-1873). Battle of Taiheiki. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in 1863. 590 x
1000 mm.
£720
15. YOSHITSUYA, Utagawa (1822-1866). Military Exercise of the Minamoto Clan. Original woodblock prints triptych, as
published in 1847-50. 590 x 1000 mm.
£630
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16. YOSAI, Nobukazu (1872-1944). The Honnoji Incident - Rebellion Scene with Warlord Nobunaga. Original woodblock
prints triptych, as published in c.1896. 590 x 1000 mm.
£420
17. YOSAI, Nobukazu (1872-1944). Beauties in tea ceremony. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in 1885.
600 x 1000 mm.
£540
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18. TOSHU, Shogetsu Ceremony of Nikko. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in c.1889. 590 x 1000 mm.
£460
19. MIZUNO, Toshikata (1866-1908). Story of Kusunoki Masashige (Nankouki no uchi). Original woodblock prints
triptych, as published in c.1890. 590 x 1000 mm.
£400
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20. KUNICHKA, (1835-1900). Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro taking the role of Tokigawa Iyasu. Original woodblock
prints triptych, as published in 1863. 590 x 1000 mm.
£540
21. UTAGAWA, Yoshitora (Fl.c.1836-1882). Battle at Ishibashiyama. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published in
1847. 590 x 1000 mm.
£560
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22. UTAGAWA, Yoshitora (Fl.c.1836-1882). The Battle of Motomutsuka. Original woodblock prints triptych, as published
in 1843-47. 590 x 1000 mm.
£755
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23. YOSHITSUYA, Utagawa (1822-1866). The Hero of
the Japanese Suikoden. Original woodblock print, 184748. 595 x 420 mm.
£1,530
24. TOYOKUNI III, (1786-1864). Watanabe no Tsuna
Meets the Ibaraki Demon at Modori Bridge. Original
woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and colour on paper,
published by Ezakiya Kichibei (Tenjudô), c.1815. 595 x 420
mm.
£865
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25. UTAGAWA, Kuniyoshi (1798 - 1861). Portrait of
Inuzuka Moritane. Original woodblock print, 1845-46.
595 x 420 mm.
£720
26. UTAGAWA, Kuniyoshi (1798 - 1861). Heroes of the
Grand Pacification Portrait of Shino-no Sakon
Tomoyuki. Original woodblock print, c.1848-49.
595 x 420 mm.
£360
27. UTAGAWA, Kuniyoshi (1798 - 1861). Heroes of the
Grand Pacification Portrait of Shino-no Sakon
Tomoyuki. Original woodblock print, c.1848-49.
595 x 420 mm.
£260
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28–37. UTAGAWA, Yoshitora (Fl.ca.1836-1882).
Original woodblock prints from the series, “The Story of the
Faithful Samurai in The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers,” as
published in 1864. 420 x 300 mm
28. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den Otaka
Gengo Minamoto no Tadao.
£160
30. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den
Nakamura Kansuke Fujiwara no Masatatsu.
£120
29. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den
Takebayashi Sadachichi no Takashige.
£140
31. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den Oribe
Yasubei Minamoto no Takeyasu.
£160
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32. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den Yoda
Gorouemon Fujiwara no Suketaka.
£120
34. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den
Kurahashi Gensuke Kiyohara no Takeyuki.
£120
33. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den Yokogawa
Kanpei Fujiwara no Munetoshi.
£160
35. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimeiden Yazama
Shinroku Fujiwara no Mitsukazu.
£120
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36. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den
Muramasu Sandayu Fujiwara no Takanao.
£120
37. Samurai Warrior. Chushin gishi meimei den Yoshida
Kaiuemon Fujiwara no Kanesada.
£140
38. HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760-1849). Fuji of Arms.
Original woodblock print from the publication, “One
Hundred Views of Mount Fuji,” 1834-35. 300 x 420 mm.
£120
39. HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760-1849). Fighting
Warriors. Original woodblock print likely to be from the
publication, “Warriors Illustrated: China and Japan,” 1836.
300 x 210 mm.
£70
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41. Warrior. 210 x 295 mm.
£60
40. HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760-1849). Warrior on
Horseback. Original woodblock print likely to be from
the publication, “Warriors Illustrated: China and Japan,”
1836. 300 x 210 mm.
£70
41–60. TAITO II, Katsuika (active c.1810-1853).
Original woodblock prints as published in 1850.
42. Samurai Inaba Masamichi Holding a Rifle. 210 x 295 mm.
£70
43. Susanoo-no-Mikoto rescues Kushinada Hime from
the dragon. 210 x 295 mm.
£60
44. Shoki ank Demon. 295 x 210 mm.
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£50
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45. Liu Bang Fighting a White serpent. 210 x 295 mm. £70
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48. Samurai Mionoya no Juro. 295 x 165 mm.
46. Samurai Kagekiyo. 210 x 295 mm.
£70
£50
49. Samurai inohataya Tadazumi Fighting a Demon.
295 x 165 mm.
£50
50. Busho fighting a Tiger from Suikoden. 210 x 295 mm.
£70
47. Samurai Hata Tokiyoshi. 295 x 210 mm.
£70
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51. Samurai Watanabe no Tsuna. 295 x 210 mm.
£70
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52. King Habsoku fighting a Lion. 210 x 295 mm.
£70
53. Samurai Hikoshichi and Ogress. 210 x 295 mm. £70
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54. Samurai Taira no Kagekiyo. 295 x 165 mm.
£50
55. Samurai Matono Kagehisa. 295 x 165 mm.
£50
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56. Kaidomaru and Crescent Moon. 210 x 295 mm. £70
57. Zhang Fei, Guan Yuas, Cao Cao Military Generals
from Three Kingdoms. 295 x 420 mm.
£90
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59. Samurai Sanada Yoichi Dressed for Hunt. 295 x 165 mm.
£50
60. Samurai Minamoto no Yorimasa. 295 x 165 mm. £50
58. Liu Bei On the Horse Back. 210 x 295 mm.
£70
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61–68. TAKAMATSU, Shinji. Original Manga cells with
drawings depicting characters from the Brave series,
from the production studio Sunrise, February 1995 January 2006. 420 x 590 mm.
61. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (1)
£90
65. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (5)
£80
62. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (2)
£60
66. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (6)
£70
63. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (3)
£70
67. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (7)
£80
64. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (4)
£80
68. The Brave of Gold Goldran. (8)
£80
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69–74. YATATE, Hajime. Original Manga cells with
drawings depicting characters from the Brave series titled
Brave Police J-Decker, from the production studio
Sunrise, February 1994 - January 1995. 420 x 590 mm.
Brave Police J-Decker is the fifth series of the anime
television meta Brave series (Yūsha).
69. Brave Police J-Decker. (1)
£80
72. Brave Police J-Decker. (4)
£80
70. Brave Police J-Decker. (2)
£60
73. Brave Police J-Decker. (5)
£80
71. Brave Police J-Decker. (3)
£70
74. Brave Police J-Decker. (6)
£70
75. AKIYAMA, Katsuhito. Battle Athletes Victory.
Original anime manga production cel from Studio AIC,
as broadcast October 1997 - March 1998. 295 x 420 mm.
£60
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76. BURONSON, Tetsuo Hara. Ken, the Great Bear Fist 1.
Original anime manga production cel as broadcast 19841988. 200 x 255 mm.
£540
77. BURONSON, Tetsuo Hara. Ken, the Great Bear Fist 2.
Original anime manga production cel as broadcast 19841988. 205 x 255 mm.
£160
78. EGAWA, Tatsuya. Magical Taruruto-kum. Original
anime manga production cel as broadcast September
1990 - May 1995. 295 x 420 mm.
£90
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79. FUKUDA, Mitsuo. Future GPX Cyber Formula.
Original anime manga production cel from Sunrise, as
broadcast March 1991 - December 1991. 420 x 595 mm.
£90
80. FUKUDA, Mitsuo. Future GPX Cyber Formula.
Original anime manga production cel from Sunrise, as
broadcast March 1991 - December 1991. 420 x 595 mm.
£90
82–84. HEIUCHI, Natsuko. Original anime manga
production cels, as broadcast May 2001 - January 2002.
420 x 595 mm.
82. Offside. (1).
£90
83. Offside. (2).
£90
84. Offside. (3).
£90
81. HARA, Tetsuo. Fist of the North Star. Original manga
cell with drawing of character from the series written by
Buronson for Toei Animation as broadcast October 1984
- February 1988. 420 x 590 mm.
£300
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85. HOJO, Tsukasa. City Hunter. Original anime manga
production cel as broadcast 1987 - 1988. 210 x 290 mm.
£150
88. KURUMADA, Masami. Saint Seiya. Original anime
manga production cel and its accompanying original
pencil drawing, as broadcast 1986-1989. 200 x 200 mm
each.
£500
86. KIKUCHI, Kazuhito. Saint Seiya. Original anime
manga production cel from Toei Animation, as broadcast
October 1986 - April 1989. 295 x 420 mm.
£1,530
87. KUDARA, Naizou. Sex Crime - Zero Sum Game.
Original Anime production cel as broadcast 2001. 165 x
243 mm.
£60
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89. AKAHORI, Satoru. Captain Harlock. Original anime
manga production cel for Captain Harlock as directed by
Kounosuke Uda, released 1998. 210 x 210 mm.
£300
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90. MATSUMURA, Yashuhiro. Z-Mind. Original manga
cell with drawing of character from the Sunrise
production Z-Mind, February 2001. 420 x 590 mm. £80
In 1976, an alien species known as the Orgapiens invades
Earth. To combat them, the Japanese and American
military forces have collaborated on a giant robot known
as Z-Mind. Z-Mind is piloted by three sisters: Ayame,
Renge and Sumire.
91. MORIOKA, Hiroyuki. Banner of the Stars. Original
anime manga production cel from the original novel by
Hiroyuki Morioka, as directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka and
broadcast April - July 2000. 225 x 330 mm.
£540
92. NAGAI, Go. God Mazinger. Original anime manga
production cel from TMS, as broadcast April 1984 September 1984. 420 x 595 mm.
£90
93. TAITO, Kubo. Bleach. Original Anime pencil drawing used
for manga, as broadcast 2004-2012. 230 x 230 mm.
£90
94. TAKAHASHI, Rumiko. Maison Ikkoku. Original anime
manga production cel from Studio Deen, as broadcast
March 1986 - March 1988. 295 x 420 mm.
£260
95. TAKEUCHI, Naoko. Sailor Moon. Original anime
manga production cel from Toei Animation, as broadcast
March 1992 - February 1993. 295 x 420 mm.
£460
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96-98. OKAZAKI, Minoru. Original anime manga
production cels from Toei Animation, as broadcast
February 1986 - April 1989. 420 x 595 mm.
96. Dragon Ball. (1)
£500
97. Dragon Ball. (2)
£440
98. Dragon Ball. (3)
£400
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99. TORIYAMA, Akira. Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone.
Original anime manga production cel and its
accompanying original pencil drawing, from the Dragon
Ball Z film ‘Dead Zone’ as broadcast in July 1989. 200 x
200 mm each.
£630
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100. TORIYAMA, Akira. Dragon Ball Z: Plan to
Eradicate the Saiyans. Original anime manga production
cel and its accompanying original pencil drawing, as
broadcast 1993. 200 x 200 mm each.
£990
102. TORIYAMA, Akira. Dragon Ball Z (2) and (3).
Original anime manga production cel and an original
pencil drawing with colour as broadcast 1989 - 1996. 185
x 250 mm.
To be sold as a pair
£1,170
101. TORIYAMA, Akira. Dragon Ball Z (1). Original
anime manga production cel as broadcast 1989 - 1996. 195
x 340 mm.
£540
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103. MIYAZAKI, Hayao. Original Anime prints for
Studio Ghibli, as published in Japan, 1988. 185 x 125 mm.
103
104
106
107
109
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108
103. Totoro Storyboard 31.
£20
104. Totoro Storyboard 32.
£20
105. Totoro Storyboard 33.
£20
106. Totoro Storyboard 34.
£20
107. Totoro Storyboard 35.
£20
108. Totoro Storyboard 36.
£20
109. Totoro Storyboard 37.
£20
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113
112
111
114
115
110. Totoro Storyboard 38.
£20
111. Totoro Storyboard 39.
£20
112. Totoro Storyboard 40.
£20
113. Totoro Storyboard 41.
£20
114. Totoro Storyboard 42.
£30
115. Totoro Storyboard 43.
£30
116. Totoro Storyboard 44.
£30
116
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118
120
121
123
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122
117. Totoro Storyboard 45.
£30
118. Totoro Storyboard 46.
£30
119. Totoro Storyboard 47.
£30
120. Totoro Storyboard 48.
£30
121. Totoro Storyboard 49.
£30
122. Totoro Storyboard 50.
£30
123. Totoro Storyboard 51.
£40
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125
126
127
128
129
124. Totoro Storyboard 52.
£40
125. Totoro Storyboard 53.
£40
126. Totoro Storyboard 54.
£40
127. Totoro Storyboard 55.
£40
128. Totoro Storyboard 56.
£40
129. Totoro Storyboard 57.
£40
130. Totoro Storyboard 58.
£40
130
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131. Studio Ghibli. My Neighbour Totoro. This is a commemorative edition of
a Japanese poster for the advertisment of My Neighbour Totoro, 1988. A film
by Hayao Miyazaki. 730 x 520 mm.
£630
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132. Studio Ghibli. My Neighbour Totoro. This is a commemorative edition of
a Japanese poster for the advertisment of My Neighbour Totoro, 1988. A film
by Hayao Miyazaki. 730 x 520 mm.
£400
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133. Studio Ghibli. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
This is an original Japanese poster for the advertisment
of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, 1984. A film by
Hayao Miyazaki. 730 x 520 mm.
£280
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134. Studio Ghibli. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
This is an original Japanese poster for the advertisment
of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, 1984. A film by
Hayao Miyazaki. 730 x 520 mm.
£240
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135. Studio Ghibli. Ponyo. This is a commemorative
edition of a Japanese poster for the advertisment of
Ponyo, 2008. A film by Hayao Miyazaki. 730 x 520 mm.
£180
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