Miike Coal and its Shipping Port Kuchinotsu Mitsui & Co.
[Japan] Miike Coal, with Descriptions of the Mines and Quality of the Coal, Directions for Firing, Testimonials, Sailing Directions for Its Shipping Port, Kuchinotsu, Extract of the Customs Laws and Regulations, Tide, Pilot, etc., etc.
Uncommon book published by Mitsui to promote its coal mine that was the biggest in Japan. Illustrated with collotype photos of the facilities along with one of the Tokyo head office and a Mitsui vessel. There are also two nautical maps and numerous data. Marked 'Not for Sale' in Japanese at rear.
[Tokyo]. Mitsui & Co. 1903. pp[4], 48 + 15 photographic plates (printed on one side only). 22 x 14.7cm.
In very good condition. One page with minor pencil mark on text. Otherwise very good. b33121098
