Authenticity of these Tsuchiya Koitsu prints?

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: I have come to the point where I would like to begin my collection of Ukiyo-e prints, and have chosen to start with prints by Tsuchiya Koitsu. I have recently received 8 prints on appraisal from a gallery in Tokyo and have 2 weeks to decide whether to purchase some or all of them. Various sites on the net discuss the problems with dating the printing year of Doi prints, and the fact that there are inconsistencies with the use of the printer/carver seals. As I do not want to purchase post-humous prints/reproductions/copies, etc., I wonder if you would mind taking a look at the 8 prints I am considering. They can be found at my site: : http://members.fortunecity.com/woodblock/ : : My site contains large scans of each print and also scans of the various seals. I can also provide even larger scans (at 600DPI). : I would appreciate any comments that members of this community may have on these prints. : Thank you in advance, : Ross

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