Japan - Japan; Antique Japanese Cartography with Original Paper Sleeve - "日本地図入Nihon Chizu Iri" — Map of Japan 1905 - 1901-1920
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Three-fold antique map set of Japan titled “日本地図入Nihon Chizu Iri” (1905), published by Antique Japanese Cartography with Original Paper Sleeve, showing Hokkaido & Northern Territories, Central Japan, and Western Japan with contemporary hand colour and original envelope dating to Meiji 38.
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1905 Antique Japanese Map Set (Meiji Era) - 3 Regional Maps with Original Envelope / Historical Cartography
[Description]
This is a set of three antique Japanese maps published on November 15, Meiji 38 (1905). It is a fascinating piece of historical ephemera from the late Meiji period.
The set divides the Japanese archipelago into three sections, detailed with the geography, administrative borders, and transportation networks (railways and roads) of the time.
（The longest map of Honshu is 36cm long.）
[Historical Context]
1905 was a significant year for Japan, marking the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War. Maps from this era are highly collectible as they document the rapid modernization and geopolitical changes of the nation.
[Set Contents]
Map of Hokkaido & Northern Territories: Shows Hokkaido, the Kuril Islands (Chishima), etc.
Map of Central Japan: Honshu (Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai regions).
Map of Western Japan: Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.
Original Envelope: The original paper cover with handwritten date ("Meiji 38") and ownership notes.
[Condition]
Authentic Antique Condition.
Aging: Visible foxing (brown spots) and tanning due to age (over 100 years old).
Wear: Creases from folding, slight edge wear, and possible small wormholes (common in paper of this era).
Notes: The envelope has handwritten ink notes from the original owner.
Please treat this as a delicate historical artifact.
1905 Antique Japanese Map Set (Meiji Era) - 3 Regional Maps with Original Envelope / Historical Cartography
[Description]
This is a set of three antique Japanese maps published on November 15, Meiji 38 (1905). It is a fascinating piece of historical ephemera from the late Meiji period.
The set divides the Japanese archipelago into three sections, detailed with the geography, administrative borders, and transportation networks (railways and roads) of the time.
（The longest map of Honshu is 36cm long.）
[Historical Context]
1905 was a significant year for Japan, marking the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War. Maps from this era are highly collectible as they document the rapid modernization and geopolitical changes of the nation.
[Set Contents]
Map of Hokkaido & Northern Territories: Shows Hokkaido, the Kuril Islands (Chishima), etc.
Map of Central Japan: Honshu (Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai regions).
Map of Western Japan: Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.
Original Envelope: The original paper cover with handwritten date ("Meiji 38") and ownership notes.
[Condition]
Authentic Antique Condition.
Aging: Visible foxing (brown spots) and tanning due to age (over 100 years old).
Wear: Creases from folding, slight edge wear, and possible small wormholes (common in paper of this era).
Notes: The envelope has handwritten ink notes from the original owner.
Please treat this as a delicate historical artifact.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country
Japan
Geographical specification
Japan
Map maker/ publisher
Antique Japanese Cartography with Original Paper Sleeve
Map/ Book title
"日本地図入Nihon Chizu Iri" — Map of Japan 1905
Period
1901-1920
Condition
Good
Additional Information
Fold-out 3-sheet map of Japan from the Meiji period with original handwritten paper sleeve. Includes
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
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