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JAPAN: TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN AT THE COST OF THE PRUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.

JAPAN: TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN AT THE COST OF THE PRUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.

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JAPAN: TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN AT THE COST OF THE PRUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.

by REIN, J.J

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New York 1884, Armstrong. Brown pictorial cloth, 3 maps, 2 color folding, 18 b.w. plates, index, 543p., 7.5 x 26.5 cm., spine rebacked, cover edges chipped, else clean & solid copy 5 tipped in phototype photos. FIRST EDITION *** *** *** . . . AN EARLY PRIMARY RESOURCE . . . FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION . . . WITH 5 TIPPED IN PHOTOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS . . * A superb and excellent primary work, performed in the early 1880's. A comprehensive scholarly study on physical geography, topography, flora, fauna & ethnography of Japan. . * A most copious reliable resource, addressing in much detail the situation, size and divisions of Japan, coast line, parts of the sea, currents, geological conditions, volcanoes hot springs, earthquakes. Orography: mountains, islands of Yezo, Kyushu, Shikoku et al. Hydrography of the country, rivers and lakes, climate. Flora: duration of vegetation, forests. Fauna: mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes et al. . * The Japanese people: their history, civilization, social conditions, Ainos, dress, habitations, tattooing. Geishas, Yoshiwaras, or the prostitution quarters, calendar, festivals, religion, language. Topography & the provinces. . * A truly fascinating early resource on Japan. It provides much detail on the country & people as they were during this period of time. Enhanced with lovely woodcut engravings. . *** .

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Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
JAPAN: TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN AT THE COST OF THE PRUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.
Author
REIN, J.J
Book Condition
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Binding
Hardcover
Keywords
Japonica Raissima: Antiquarian, Rare & Important Items About Japan; Japan Natural History: All Aspects; Geography In Japan; Japanese Literature: Fiction, Novels, Languistics, Culture, Theatre &c; Foreigners In Japan: All Periods;

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An Art & Intellectual Property Co. Since 1967* * * * *SINCE 1967, THE PAST FIFTY-YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PURVEYORS OF FINE & RARE BOOKS ON ALL ASPECTS FAR EASTERN, ASIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURES, COUNTRIES & SUBJECTS.Specialties include but are not limited to: CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, INDO-CHINE, CAMBODIA, LAOS, PHILIPPINES, SHANGHAI, HONG KONG, CANTON, MACAO AREAS. LAFCADIO HEARN: First Editions, Manuscripts, Collections, Obscure Items, Japanese Cirimen-bon [Crepe Paper Books], LIBRARIES PURCHASED, APPRASIAL FOR ANY REASON. MEMBERS OF THE ABAA & ILAB SINCE JUNE 1973

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