Old Japanese Photographs - a Set of 20 Color-toned Images from the [Circa] 1880-1890 [Mid-Meiji] Period. 20 Images in all Each with Tissue-Guard and Descriptive Letter-Press. Urban Views, Street-Scapes, and Portraits Contents Include; Suwa Temple [Nagasaki], Miyajima Island, Wisteria Blossoms in Kameido, Hikone, Kasuga At Nara, Tea Ceremony, Shell-Picking [Yokohama], Fujiyama Etc.

Japan--History--Meiji Period (1868-1912)

1890, First Edition. Japan. Photographs each measure ca. 21.5 x 28 cm. Minor scattered marginal foxing. Presumed intent was to advertise in a tourist sense the beauty & culture of Japan to a Western market. Scans and additional detail on request. Mounted in landscape format. Sewn and sealed with linen. Disbound as issued. ; 1 pages; Description: 1 vol. : ill. , ports. ; 32 cm. Subjects: Photography --Japan --Original works --19th century --Photographs --Collectors and collecting -- Asian interest. [unique]. Item #64713

Price: €895.00