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(JAPAN.) Collection of miniature engraved kawaraban. 31 small-scale engraved illustrated broadsides mounted to mulberry album leaves. Oblong 8vo format, 6x8 1/2 inches, cord-stitched covers with manuscript lettering, light wear; prints generally fine. Japan, circa 1850-1853
Engravings include two world maps, separate maps of Japan and Kyoto, several relating to Commodore Perry and other scenes of commerce, religion and cultural heritage.
together with: Woodblock Banzuke album including a fine double-hemispheric world map and a double-page map of Japan. 8vo format, 7x5 inches, original patterned paper wrappers, moderate wear to upper cover; contents with minimal edge thumbing. Japan, Kaei 6 (1853).
