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Antique Japanese Osaka City Guide – 1911 (Meiji 44)
Original Japanese publication titled 「最近之大阪市及其附近」 (Saikin no Osaka-shi oyobi sono fukin), approximately translated as Recent Osaka City and Its Surroundings.
Written by Toru Okubo (大久保透) and published in 1911 / Meiji 44.
An impressive historical reference documenting Osaka during Japan’s rapid modernization in the late Meiji period. The book contains Japanese text, period photographs/illustrations and extensive information concerning Osaka’s transportation, government, finances, commerce, industry, public works, education and surrounding areas. Archival records describe the volume as 542 pages.
Most importantly, this copy retains the large original folding color map of Osaka and the surrounding region stored in the rear pocket.
Features:
* Original 1911 Japanese publication
* Meiji 44 period
* Hardcover binding
* Period photographs, including Tenjin Bridge
* Tables/statistical information
* Large folding color Osaka map
* Rear map storage pocket
* Japanese-language text
* Approximately 542 pages
* Excellent collectible reference for Japanese history, Osaka history, cartography and urban develop
