WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Warship Photo Book 1927 Battleship Cruiser Destroyer
WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Warship Photo Book 1927 Battleship Cruiser Destroyer. Original Warship Photo Album published by the Kaigun Kyokai (Navy Association) in 1927 (Showa 2). This book was compiled by the Kaigun Kyokai (Navy Association), one of the most influential naval organizations in prewar Japan. Although published before World War II, it serves as an official visual and technical reference documenting the Imperial Japanese Navy during the interwar period, shortly after the Washington Naval Treaty. Rather than being simply a photo book, this volume functions much like a naval yearbook. Published in 1927, this volume captures the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Washington Naval Treaty era, making it an important historical reference that documents Japan’s fleet before its major expansion in the 1930s. An excellent collectible for Imperial Japanese Navy collectors, naval historians, warship enthusiasts, and researchers of early twentieth-century military history. Shows age-related wear, foxing, stains, and light discoloration consistent with its age. The pages remain complete and fully readable. Please examine the photographs carefully for the overall condition. International Buyers – Please Note.