Fukoku Ayumi Hajime (First Steps of National Prosperity) Woodblock printed sheet showing Japan's ongoing modernisation
[Japan] Wonderful, large, woodblock printed page showing the flourishing nature of Japan's modernisation with depictions of all sorts of things that were being imported into the country. From glassware, clocks, paints, clothing, and camera equipment to shoes, boots, oil products, lamps, Western books, locomotive wheels, tin products and even Western dogs! Comes with its original woodblock printed paper sleeve.
Tokyo: Sada Suigen, 1880.
Single sheet as issued 36.2 x 51.3cm.
In good condition. Some age wear, a few small chips at edges. Folds and a few small worm trails have been professionally repaired. Sleeve with age wear and some small worm trails and holes. u38092101
