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Lot 304

[MAPS]. [KOBAYASHI, T., KINOSHITA, B., and TAKENOUCHI, S., engravers]. Geological Survey of Japan... Tokyo: Toyodo Engraving Office, 1887.

Estimate: $500 - $750
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$250

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[MAPS]. [KOBAYASHI, T., KINOSHITA, B., and TAKENOUCHI, S., engravers]. Geological Survey of Japan Reconnaissance Map. Topography. Division II... Tokyo: Toyodo Engraving Office, 1887. Folding, paper-backed color map, red ink stamp in Japanese at upper right corner. Approximately 48 1/2 x 33". In original black cloth boards and slipcase. 

Condition

Some toning, light soiling to map, edges neatly reinforced with paper, boards and slipcase lightly worn, soiled. Very good. Housed in modern beige buckram clamshell case with green gilt morocco lettering label. A handsome map of Japan, with detailed topography. 

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