This is an original 1930 Imperial Japanese Navy Photo Album (Showa 5), featuring a comprehensive visual record of the Navy during the interwar period. On the inside back cover, there is a handwritten ownership inscription. Battleship Cruiser Furutaka, 5th Division, Seaman First Class Hayasaka Minoru. The Furutaka was the Imperial Navy’s first true heavy cruiser (built 1926), making this a rare example of a photo album personally owned by a serving crew member. This provenance adds significant historical and collector value. The album provides a sweeping overview of the Imperial Navy from the late Meiji through early Showa period, making it ideal for historians, naval researchers, and collectors of Japanese militaria. Condition shows age-related wear, but the photographs remain clear and impressive, preserving the atmosphere and power of the early 20th-century fleet. Own a genuine piece of Imperial Japanese naval history. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
1934-36, Pre-WW2 Era USS Ranger CV-4 Shakedown Cruise Photo Log Album. The 14″ x 9″ photo album is clean with a soft, supple leathery maybe cowhide? Cover with a double-snap closure. I assume he was the photographer since the album was his. His provenance includes his Sellback Certificate, Crossing the Line Summons, and Shellback Cards. That’s the overall “package, ” so to speak. What’s within is pretty remarkable–and historically significant on several levels. First, it has appeal to pre-War USN enthusiasts for obvious reasons. There are photos pertaining to the filming aboard the Ranger. Third, it has a local significance to San Diego, in which several other locations were used from the filming. In particular, there are a number of photos of Balboa Park during the California Pacific International Exposition. That’s an overview; what follows is a rough index of the album’s contents. 1: News article covering the Wings over Honolulu filming. 2-4: Eleven 5″ x 4″ photos showing aspects of the filming on the flight deck of Ranger. 5-9: Twenty 4.5″ x 2.75″ photos of Balboa Park. 10-17: Twenty-nine period Postcards of the Golden Gate Bridge, which opened in 1937. 18: One postcard of the GGB and two original 2.75″ x 4.5″ photos pertaining to the bridge’s construction. 19-26: Fifteen 7″ x 5″ aerial photos of the Pacific Northwest including Ranger and Floatplane. 27-29: Twelve 5″ x 4″ ground-level photos of the Pacific Northwest. 30-33: Eight period Peruvian postcards & commemorative Ranger envelopes. 34-45: Forty-six period postcards from California and the Pacific Northwest. 46-47: Thirteen 4.5″ x 2.75″ personal photos. 48-52: Eighteen 5″ x 4″ Crossing the Line photos. 53: Thirteen-page Crossing the Line Memorandum-style Program. 54-69: Fifty-five more 5″ x 4″ Crossing the Line photos and two Shellback cards. 71: Crossing the Line Summons. 73: 1936 Crossing the Line Booklet (20 pages). 74-75: One 8″ x 10″ and one 9.75 x 6 USS Ranger photos. 76: One 7″ x 5″ USS Ranger photo. Unfortunately, the listing is limited to 24 photos, so there’s so much more you’ll see when you receive it. It’s pretty hard to part with this gem, but as I’ve grown older, I’m realizing I can’t take it all with me, so it’s time for another collector to enjoy it–hopefully as much as I have. Truly a genuine historical and, in some ways, a cultural artifact! Please examine the listing pictures for content/condition specifics, and feel free to send along any questions you may have. From a smoking-free home.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army commemorative photo album documenting the Manchuria garrison period, dating to the Taisho era (circa 1910s), prior to World War II. The album was compiled as a “Manchuria Garrison Commemoration” (/) and contains period photographs illustrating military life, training, ceremonies, maneuvers, and surrounding landscapes during Japan’s early military presence in Manchuria. Unlike later wartime propaganda materials, this album reflects an early stage of Japanese continental deployment, when garrison duty emphasized discipline, formation training, field exercises, and symbolic military rituals. Contents & Historical Context. The photographs include, but are not limited to. Military formations and drills. Infantry training exercises and field maneuvers. Artillery and live-fire training scenes. Ceremonial flag displays and inspections. Garrison facilities and barracks. Surrounding Manchurian landscapes, farmland, and local environments. Civilian scenes offering rare contextual insight into the region during this period. These images collectively document the daily operational reality of a Japanese Army garrison unit stationed in Manchuria during the Taisho period, a time that is comparatively underrepresented in surviving photographic records. The Taisho era represents a transitional phase in Imperial Japanese military history-situated between the Russo-Japanese War and the later escalation of continental warfare in the 1930s. As such, this album is valuable not only as a military artifact, but also as a primary visual source for researchers studying. Early Japanese military administration in Manchuria. Pre-World War II garrison life. The evolution of training doctrine and military organization. Colonial-era regional landscapes and civilian life. Albums of this nature were typically produced in limited numbers, often for internal commemoration, making complete surviving examples increasingly scarce. Size: 22 × 15 cm. Covers are missing (removed), as shown. Pages show age-related wear, toning, stains, and minor damage. Overall condition is consistent with an original photographic album of this age. Please review all images carefully. No modern reproductions or reprints-this is an original period item. Notes for Collectors & Institutions. This item is offered strictly as a historical artifact and research material. No political ideology is endorsed or implied. Serious collectors of early Imperial Japanese military material. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
THE PLACE FOR ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS. US NAVY PHOTO ALBUM. “IN MEMORY OF MY CHINA CRUISE”. 46 page leather bound photo album containing over 500+ images with 35+ RPPCs, 15+ tinted images, 12+ postcards. Brazil, Hong Kong, Tsingtao, China, Shang Hai, China, P. USS Jason, V Type fleet sub, LKBP, SP 497, R Boats. Some of the images captioned in white. Thank you for shopping with me.
Thank you for viewing this item. This is an original. Photo album documenting the Shanghai Incident of 1932. Published in Showa 7 (1932), during the early stage of conflict between Japan and China. What was the Shanghai Incident? The Shanghai Incident (1932) was one of the first major armed clashes between Japan and China. It began after tensions escalated in Shanghai following an attack on Japanese civilians. In response, Japan deployed military forces to protect its nationals. Chinese forces mobilized in resistance. Fighting broke out in the city. Urban combat spread across Shanghai. In simple terms, this was. A local conflict that rapidly escalated into real war inside a major city. Why this event matters. This conflict is important because. It was a precursor to the full-scale. Second Sino-Japanese War (1937). Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. It took place in. Shanghai, one of the most international cities in Asia at the time. It can be seen as. A “prelude” to a much larger war that followed. About this item. This album contains approximately. Machine gun and artillery units. These are not modern reproductions. How the event was recorded and presented at the time. Why collectors value this. Items like this are valuable because. They were created during the actual period (not later reprints). They visually document real military operations. They are rarely seen outside Japan. History as it was seen in 1932. Not a modern interpretation, but a contemporary record. Age wear, stains, discoloration. Please check photos carefully. Height: 11.0 cm. Width: 14.8 cm. This is more than just a photo book. ? It is a record of. How war began in a city. A moment when tension turned into conflict, captured in real time. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Own a Piece of History. This is an original non-commercial commemorative photo album titled. “1928 Fourth-Class Sailor Training Completion Memorial – Yokosuka Naval Training Corps”. Published in October 1928 (Showa 3). “Yokosuka Naval Training Corps Fourth-Class Sailor Memorial Album Committee, “. At the beginning of the album appears a portrait of. Who served as commander of the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps at the time. Mitsuya Shirou was an Imperial Japanese Navy officer who served aboard major warships including. Battleship Nagato (Vice Captain). Before becoming commander of Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. This gives the album a strong official and historical character rather than being merely a personal scrapbook. The back cover contains a handwritten ownership inscription. “Nakagaki Tadashi – Owner”. Believed to be the original sailor who actually trained at Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. These personal traces are highly valued among collectors because they connect the artifact directly to an individual sailor’s life. This is not simply a military photo album. It is a surviving personal relic from a young Japanese sailor before the Pacific War. Large military formation photographs. Officer and instructor portraits. Military songs and speeches. Rising Sun naval flag imagery. And many other fascinating scenes from early Showa-era Imperial Japanese Navy training life. What Was the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps? The Yokosuka Naval Training Corps was one of the most important training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Young recruits from across Japan were sent here to receive. Before assignment to fleets and warships. This album captures the atmosphere of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the outbreak of the Pacific War. Why Is This Rare? Imperial Japanese Navy materials are significantly rarer than Army items today due to. Destruction of fleets during WWII. Postwar dismantling of the Navy. Limited survival of naval training materials. Albums from naval training corps were usually privately distributed to participants only. Making surviving copies extremely scarce. This example is especially desirable because it includes. Yokosuka Naval Training Corps connection. Captain Mitsuya Shirou portrait. Original handwritten owner identification. Together, these elements create a highly personal and historically important artifact. Used vintage condition with age wear, stains, foxing, scratches, and minor damage. Handwritten ownership inscription on rear cover. 15.2 × 21.6 cm. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Transport Troops Photo Album. 6th Division – 1934 (Showa 9). This original commemorative photo album was issued in 1934 for members of the. 6, 1st Company (Special Service Personnel). Of the Imperial Japanese Army. The opening pages include a portrait of Lieutenant General Sakaemon Sakamoto, commander of the 6th Division at the time. The 6th Division was one of the most famous divisions of the Imperial Japanese Army. Originally formed in Kumamoto in 1888, the division participated in numerous major conflicts including. The division later fought in China and ultimately in the Solomon Islands, where many of its soldiers suffered severe losses from starvation and disease after supply lines collapsed. What Makes This Album Unusual. Unlike most surviving Imperial Japanese Army photo albums, which focus on infantry units, this album documents a transport and logistics unit. The Imperial Japanese Army is widely known for placing relatively limited emphasis on logistics compared with other major armies of the period. As a result, surviving materials related to transport troops (Shichohei) are considerably less common than infantry-related items. This album provides a rare visual record of the soldiers responsible for moving food, ammunition, medical supplies, and equipment to the front lines. Roll calls and inspections. Horse grooming and care. Group photographs of personnel. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous photographs showing military horses, transport wagons, and logistical training activities. These images provide valuable insight into a rarely documented branch of the Japanese Army. The album captures military life during the relatively peaceful years between the Manchurian Incident and the outbreak of full-scale war in China. Imperial Japanese Army history. Logistics and supply operations. Rare unit photo albums. Shows age-related wear, staining, and storage marks consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details. A fascinating historical record documenting the often-overlooked soldiers who kept the Imperial Japanese Army moving. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Own a Piece of History. This is an original 1928 (Showa 3) “North China Garrison Commemorative” photo album created by the Japanese Tianjin Resident Association during the turbulent years before the Manchurian Incident and the full-scale Sino-Japanese War. Far more than a simple military album, this book documents the world of the Japanese community living in Tianjin, China, alongside the activities of the Imperial Japanese Army’s North China Garrison forces. What was the Tianjin Resident Association? The Tianjin Resident Association (Tianjin Kyoryumin-dan) was the governing organization of the Japanese settlement in Tianjin, China. At the time, many Japanese civilians lived in Tianjin, including. The association managed the Japanese community and worked closely with the Japanese military presence in North China. This makes the album historically important not only as a military record, but also as documentation of Imperial Japan’s overseas civilian society in China during the 1920s. What was the North China Garrison Army? The North China Garrison Army (China Garrison Army) was a permanent Japanese military force stationed in northern China after the Boxer Rebellion. Guarding railways and strategic interests. Maintaining influence in North China. The force later became one of the foundations of Japan’s expansion into China before the Second Sino-Japanese War. A rare “pre-war empire” historical document. One of the most fascinating aspects of this album is its connection to the political instability surrounding the assassination of Zhang Zuolin (Huanggutun Incident). Photographs of officers and garrison troops. Local Chinese street life. North China cultural scenes. The opening text discusses. Fear among Japanese residents. Deployment of Japanese troops. Worsening instability in North China. This gives the album an unusually raw “before the storm” atmosphere. Rather than documenting the war itself, it captures the fragile period just before Japan’s full expansion into China. The book includes personnel listings for members of the China Garrison Army, including. Colonel Washizu Enpei later promoted to Lt. Colonel Furushiro Taneshu later promoted to Lt. These names add additional historical significance for collectors and researchers. Why is this rare? Most surviving Japanese military albums from China date from after 1937, during the full-scale Sino-Japanese War. This album predates that era. Materials specifically tied to. Japanese civilian settlements in Tianjin. The North China Garrison Army. The Zhang Zuolin assassination period. Pre-Manchurian Incident North China. Are significantly harder to find today. Even rarer are examples that still contain. Political atmosphere of 1928 North China. This is essentially a surviving snapshot of Imperial Japan’s presence in North China before the collapse into full war. 19 × 13 cm. Shows age-related wear including stains, discoloration, scratches, creases, and minor damage consistent with age. Please check all photos carefully. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Rare pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army “Zaiei Kinen” (Active Service Commemorative) photo album related to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The cover features the red infantry branch collar insignia design with the number “73” and the words “Zaiei Kinen” (In Service Memorial). In the Imperial Japanese Army, red was the branch color of infantry units, and “73” generally refers to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The 73rd Infantry Regiment was established in 1916 and stationed in Ranam, northern Korea, under the 19th Division. The regiment later participated in. The Battle of Lake Khasan. The Second Sino-Japanese War. WWII campaigns in the Philippines. And eventually ended the war in northern Luzon, Philippines. This album appears to date from around 1933 (Showa 8), shortly after the establishment of Manchukuo. The contents include many identified locations and captions such as. Mobilization / deployment status chart. The album contains approximately 41 photographs (various sizes), including. Horses and cavalry transport. Military facilities and guard posts. Mortar or artillery-related equipment. Korean and Manchurian local life. Public performances and gatherings. Rare operational deployment chart. What makes this album especially interesting is that it is not merely a military souvenir album. It documents daily life and military presence along the unstable frontier regions of Korea, Manchuria, and northern China during the early expansion period of the Japanese Empire. The included “deployment status chart” gives the album additional historical and archival significance. This is the kind of material that appeals not only to militaria collectors, but also researchers of. Some pages missing photographs. One deployment chart has tears. Please check the photos carefully for condition details. A powerful and atmospheric historical album from the forgotten frontiers of the Japanese Empire. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Offered here is an original. Kure Naval Training Corps commemorative photo album. Documenting recruits who entered service in. June 1937 (Showa 12). This album begins with highly significant introductory pages featuring a portrait of. Vice Admiral Takayoshi Kato. Then Commander-in-Chief of the. (later promoted to full Admiral), along with the famous. Five Articles for Military Personnel. Reflecting the discipline, values, and ideology expected of Imperial Japanese servicemen. It is far more than a simple graduation album. The following pages contain numerous original photographs showing the real training life of new sailors at the Kure Naval Training Corps, including. Cutter / rowing boat exercises. Formation drills and physical training. Mess hall scenes and daily life. Inspections and barracks discipline. Group portraits and base surroundings. Kure Naval Training Corps. Was one of the most important recruit training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, supporting the powerful Kure Naval District. Is especially important, as it marks the outbreak of the. And the rapid expansion of Japan’s wartime military system. This album captures the moment when ordinary young men were being transformed into wartime sailors. Original binding cord missing. Inner hinge repaired with glue. Child scribbles on reverse of 2-3 pages. About two caption tissue pages missing. Despite condition flaws, the historical and visual value remains very strong. This is an excellent primary-source piece for collectors of naval militaria, pre-war Japan, or military training history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.