Superb Copperplate Printed, Coloured Map of Tokyo with Train Lines and inset map of Yokohama
Detailed, folding map of Tokyo in fine condition. Illustrated at edges with 17 images of well-known buildings and temples. On either side of the title are images of the Meiji emperor and empress. This appears to be the first printing of this map with subsequent issues in 1890 and 1891. Edited by Omura Tsuneshichi and printed by Wada Yonezo.
Nihonbashi [Tokyo]. Fukuda Kumajiro. 1889.
Large single sheet. 50.4 x 72.3cm.
In very good to fine condition. Just six small, short holes at some folds. Small remnant of sticker at top of front cover. Otherwise minor age wear only. m32120783