(JAPAN) [Dai Nihon Dochu Kotei Saiken Ki]

Sale 2512 - Lot 101

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Estimate: $ 2,500 - $ 3,500

(JAPAN.) [Dai Nihon Dochu Kotei Saiken Ki]. Extensive accordion-folding color-woodblock printed road map of Japan on 13 sheets joined. 7x314 inches overall (approximately 26 feet), folding into embossed orange self-wrappers; light wear but generally very fine. Tokyo, Kaei 3 (1850)

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Panoramic diagram of the roadways, waterways, cities, towns and topography of the entire island chain of Japan. The map spans from Hokkaido to Korea and includes the Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. An inset map of Japan is found at the terminal edge as well as other details including a trading vessel between Japan and Korea.