(JAPAN) Wyld James Descriptive Map shewing the Treaty Limits

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(JAPAN.) Wyld, James. Descriptive Map shewing the Treaty Limits round Yokohama. Engraved 18-section case map, 505x680 mm overall; hand-colored in outline; with manuscript place name additions in pencil, and numerous pencil manuscript marginal notes by a contemporary resident; linen-backed; folds into the original 8vo format cloth slipcase. London, circa 1867

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A highly unusual Wyld map showing the area allowed the English for their trading activities. The manuscript marginalia names many of the residents with dates below them (all in 1869).