Can anyone help me identify this print? I know nothing about it except that it was given to a relative after WWII and I inherited it. Thanks! 
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Can anyone help me identify this print? I know nothing about it except that it was given to a relative after WWII and I inherited it. Thanks!
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The artist is Kunisada, who signs this work "Ichiyōsai Toyokuni ga".
It is the right-hand panel of a bijin triptych from the series "Collection of Famous Places of Edo and Poems" (Edo Meisho Hokku Awase No Uchi; 江戸名所発句合之内), panel title "Ryōgoku" (両国).
Publisher is Jōshūya Kinzō; censor's seal "Hama"; date ca. 1845.
Thank you so much for that information! This is an incredible resource. Since I am new to ukiyo-e i have so many questions, two of which come to mind immediately: 1) The print is obviously similar, but the colors are vastly different. Does it follow that there were several different color versions of one subject? 2) The print is obviously damaged and I’m wondering whether it would be worth it to try to find someone to somewhat restore it. If so, does anyone know a reputable person in the San Francisco Bay Area that could help with this? Again, thank you for your time. This is obviously a passion for so many people!
Woodblock prints almost always had multiple editions. This means that different colors might have been used; that is completely normal.
Your print is from a later edition (the outlines no longer align correctly with the color printing blocks; the outlines look "frayed").
The print is not in good condition, and its value is quite low (certainly under $100). Save the money you would spend on restoration and simply enjoy it as a nice heirloom.
Thanks again!