No. 99624652

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Japan - World; Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd. - Book: Latest Unified Foreign Maps - 1913
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Japan - World; Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd. - Book: Latest Unified Foreign Maps - 1913

This is an early 20th-century Japanese geography atlas titled “Latest Unified Foreign Maps” (Saikin Tōgō Gaikoku Chizu), authored by Manjirō Yamaué and published in 1913 (Taisho 2) by Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd. Compact in size yet richly detailed, this atlas contains numerous beautifully colored maps covering the entire world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and thematic world maps such as global transportation routes, climate distribution, population groups, and physical geography. The color printing is characteristic of the Taisho era—soft yet vivid, with fine detailing that reflects early modern Japanese cartographic design. Many maps span across two pages, creating impressive panoramic layouts. The book shows its age with foxing, edge wear, and some stains on the cover and endpapers, but all maps remain clear and visually appealing. The spine and binding are intact, and the atlas retains its original historical character. This atlas is a valuable item for collectors of antique maps, Japanese educational materials, Taisho-era printing, and early 20th-century world geography. Its combination of artistic map design and historical educational purpose makes it an excellent piece for display or research. Artist / Publisher Information: -Manjirō Yamaué(山上万次郎 – Author) A Japanese geographer and educator active in the late Meiji and Taisho (1902-1926) periods. He authored several widely used geography textbooks and atlases, contributing to the development of modern geographic education in Japan. -Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd.(大日本図書株式会社 – Publisher) Founded in Tokyo, this major educational publisher specialized in academic textbooks, maps, and scientific materials. During the early 20th century, it produced many high-quality geography textbooks that are now valued as historical documents. -Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.(大日本印刷 – Printer) One of Japan’s oldest and largest printing companies, known for its precision lithography and high-quality color printing during the Meiji–Taisho eras. Size: Approx. 22.5 × 15.5 × 1 cm Condition: (Please refer to the photos for details) - This is a vintage / pre-owned item. - Due to age and previous use, there may be signs of wear such as scratches, stains, discoloration, or creases. - Please note that vintage items may have a distinctive smell due to long-term storage or materials used. Sensitivity to such odors may vary from person to person and from country to country. - We try to describe the condition as accurately as possible, but perceptions may differ depending on individual standards. - Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting when the photos were taken. - Please purchase only if you understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of vintage items. Shipping The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by mainly Japan Post or DHL depend on the situation. It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 2-3 weeks to receive normally. Please understand that we use recycled materials (cardboard, old newspapers, etc.) as much as possible for packaging materials in order to protect the environment. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer their contact. If you don't, the parcel will be returned to us and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. Thank you for your cooperation.

No. 99624652

Sold
Japan - World; Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd. - Book: Latest Unified Foreign Maps - 1913

Japan - World; Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd. - Book: Latest Unified Foreign Maps - 1913

This is an early 20th-century Japanese geography atlas titled “Latest Unified Foreign Maps” (Saikin Tōgō Gaikoku Chizu), authored by Manjirō Yamaué and published in 1913 (Taisho 2) by Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd.

Compact in size yet richly detailed, this atlas contains numerous beautifully colored maps covering the entire world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and thematic world maps such as global transportation routes, climate distribution, population groups, and physical geography.

The color printing is characteristic of the Taisho era—soft yet vivid, with fine detailing that reflects early modern Japanese cartographic design. Many maps span across two pages, creating impressive panoramic layouts.
The book shows its age with foxing, edge wear, and some stains on the cover and endpapers, but all maps remain clear and visually appealing. The spine and binding are intact, and the atlas retains its original historical character.

This atlas is a valuable item for collectors of antique maps, Japanese educational materials, Taisho-era printing, and early 20th-century world geography. Its combination of artistic map design and historical educational purpose makes it an excellent piece for display or research.

Artist / Publisher Information:
-Manjirō Yamaué(山上万次郎 – Author)
A Japanese geographer and educator active in the late Meiji and Taisho (1902-1926) periods. He authored several widely used geography textbooks and atlases, contributing to the development of modern geographic education in Japan.

-Dai-Nippon Tosho Co., Ltd.(大日本図書株式会社 – Publisher)
Founded in Tokyo, this major educational publisher specialized in academic textbooks, maps, and scientific materials. During the early 20th century, it produced many high-quality geography textbooks that are now valued as historical documents.

-Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.(大日本印刷 – Printer)
One of Japan’s oldest and largest printing companies, known for its precision lithography and high-quality color printing during the Meiji–Taisho eras.

Size: Approx. 22.5 × 15.5 × 1 cm

Condition: (Please refer to the photos for details)
- This is a vintage / pre-owned item.
- Due to age and previous use, there may be signs of wear such as scratches, stains, discoloration, or creases.
- Please note that vintage items may have a distinctive smell due to long-term storage or materials used.
Sensitivity to such odors may vary from person to person and from country to country.
- We try to describe the condition as accurately as possible, but perceptions may differ depending on individual standards.
- Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting when the photos were taken.
- Please purchase only if you understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of vintage items.

Shipping
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by mainly Japan Post or DHL depend on the situation.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 2-3 weeks to receive normally.

Please understand that we use recycled materials (cardboard, old newspapers, etc.)
as much as possible for packaging materials in order to protect the environment.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email.
Please make sure that you could answer their contact.
If you don't, the parcel will be returned to us and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

Thank you for your cooperation.


Final bid
€ 46
Ilaria Colombo
Expert
Estimate  € 90 - € 140

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