1934 Imperial Japanese Navy Warships Photo Album Nagato / Mutsu, Carriers Akagi
A compact photo book that showcases the Imperial Japanese Navy right before the mid-1930s rebuilds-an easy, visual summary of the fleet for the public and naval fans. Showa 9 (1934) revised 13th edition. The colophon lists a long reprint history from Taisho 15 (1926) through Showa 9; this copy is the Oct. Edited & issued by Hatakeyama Ehagaki-ten (Kure, Hiroshima); printed by Shobido Seihan-bu (Tokyo). What’s inside (highlights). Nagato, Mutsu, and the Kongo-class (Kongo/Haruna/Kirishima). Aircraft carriers: Early-configuration Akagi (pre-rebuild truss flight-deck), Kaga, Ryujo. Takao-class (Takao, Atago, Chokai, Maya). Light forces: early light cruisers e. Tenryu/Tatsuta shown, destroyers, dock/launch views. Bonus plate: full-color chart of IJN enlisted trade badges & rank chevrons. 22 pages total (about 20 photo pages). Great primary reference for modelers, historians, and anyone who wants a quick, period-correct visual of the fleet. 25×19 cm softcover album. Inside cover has a pasted envelope for warship/aircraft postcards; one warship postcard is pasted to the rear board. Overall a fair/average vintage copy with charm and use. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.