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Auction 143, Lot 724

"[Pocket Map of Japan]", Anon.

Subject: Japan

Period: 1894 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
65.5 x 13.6 inches
166.4 x 34.5 cm
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This wonderful and sizeable woodblock map of Japan includes insets of Hokkaido and the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa). The map is filled with detail and displays roads, railroads, rivers and towns and cities. Decorated by three compass roses and self folds into stiff tan covers.

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Condition: A

Clean and bright example with one tiny split at a fold intersection. Covers are worn and lightly soiled.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 2/13/2013

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