Group of three 19th Century Japanese Photography Publications Illustrated catalogue and periodical
[Japan] Interesting group of 3 photograph and photographic equipment related booklets. On the left is an illustrated catalogue of cameras and other equipment from Tokyo Shashinkwan - The Handy Photographic Instruments Seller from 1895 (16pp). In the centre is a price list (without illustrations but with lovely camera-themed cover) of camera and equipment from Konishi Rokuemon dated 1894 (56pp). On the right is an illustrated, July, 1898 edition of 'Photographic News', published by The Asanuma Publishing Company (pages numbered 145-168 + 20pp of ads). All three published in Tokyo.
each approx. 22.3 x 15.2cm.
In good condition. Each has age wear, some marks, minor closed tears or chipping. The Konishi item has some Japanese written on the rear cover that has been crossed out. b3401110708
