History of the Empire of Japan, Compiled and Translated for the Imperial Japanese Commission of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., 1893 (Rebound)

Published by Dai Nippon Tosho Kabushiki Kwaisha, Tokyo, 1893

Seller: George C. Baxley, Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.George C. Baxley

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[Finely Illustrated History of Japan with 5 K. Ogawa Collotypes and 5 Double Page Color Woodblocks]. Published by the Dai Nippon Tosho Kabushiki Kwaisha by order of the Department of Education, Tokyo, printed at the "Japan Mail" Office, Yokohama, 1893, 8vo (6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in - 17 x 21 cm), one quarter leather over cloth, leather tipped corners, title in gilt on spine, 1 color foldout map, 2 plans, 5 black and white collotype double page plates by K. Ogawa, 5 color double page woodblock plates, 18 black and white double page woodblock plates, 11 black and white single page woodblock plates, 428 pp. An important 19th century history of Japan produced under the authority of an Imperial commission. This book was ".intended for the use of visitors to the Japanese Section of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, U.S.A, 1893." ~ Condition. The book is in Good+ condition. The hinges are weak but still holding. The head of the spine has a piece missing and both the head and foot of the spine are frayed. The joints are rubbed and the corners are bumped and worn. There is a small bookseller' sticker (Jiujiya Bookseller and Stationer, No. 5 Yatozaka, Yokohama) inside the front cover. On a fep there is an ink owner's inscription dated November, 1922. Internally very clean with no fault. There is a number sticker (No. 2416) inside the back cover. ~~ More information, to include digital pictures, available on request.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
History of the Empire of Japan, Compiled and Translated for the Imperial Japanese Commission of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., 1893 (Rebound)
Author
Takatsu Kuwasaburo et. al. & Brinkley, F. (translator)
Publisher
Dai Nippon Tosho Kabushiki Kwaisha, Tokyo
Publication year
1893
Condition
Good
Illustrator
K. Ogawa Collotypes
Dimensions
8vo
Seller catalogs
Ogawa, Kazumasa, Photographs - Publications

George C. Baxley

Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.

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We specialize in the books and lithographs relating to the Perry Expedition to Japan and books on 19th century western contact with Japan and Okianwa (Loo Choo). We are actively buying and selling these items as well as many of the 19th Century Color illustrated books and illustrated newspapers. Buying and selling Kazumasa Ogawa, T. Hasegawa and Shimbi Shoin illustrated (collotypes and woodblocks) books. Baxley on the www @ http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/0_book_pricelist.shtml

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Travel and Exploration., Perry Expedition to Japan - Books, Maps & Lithographs., 19th Century Western Contacts with Japan., 19th Century Western Contacts with the Ryukyu Islands., Non-WWII Reference Books Relating to Okinawa., 19th Century Illustrated Books - US and English., United States Exploring Expeditions of the 19th Century., Lithographs and Maps of 19th Century Japan/Okinawa and the Far Ea

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