1931 “Seijo Goseitoku Roku”. Official Record of Emperor Hirohito (Showa Emperor). 1150 pages – Large Format – Photo Rich Volume. Published in 1931 (Showa 6). This is a substantial official compilation documenting the life of Emperor Hirohito from birth through approximately age 31. The book was published in 1931 – the year of the Manchurian Incident – a turning point when Imperial Japan began its expansion toward full-scale war. It was produced not as a casual biography, but as a state-sponsored record intended for. Influential regional figures. Its purpose was to present a structured image of the Emperor as head of state under the Meiji Constitution. At that time, the Emperor legally held supreme command authority over the Imperial Army and Navy. This makes the volume significant not only as an imperial biography, but as documentation of how pre-WWII Japan formally constructed and disseminated the public image of its sovereign. Constitutional sovereign of Imperial Japan. Holder of supreme military command authority. Central figure during World War II. His historical responsibility and role in wartime decision-making remain subjects of academic debate. This book reflects the official portrayal of him prior to the escalation of the Pacific War. Early life and imperial lineage charts. Formal military portraits. Scientific research (marine biology). Extensive photographic documentation. This is a primary source for researchers studying. Pre-WWII Japanese state ideology. Imperial propaganda development. 26cm x 19.5cm x 9cm. Age-related toning and wear. Structurally solid for its age. This is not a modern reprint. It is an original pre-WWII state publication – a substantial and historically significant document. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Official textbook of the Imperial Japanese Army Motor Vehicle School, used to train mechanics and drivers to keep army vehicles ready for combat. Covers the four-stroke engine cycle, ignition, fuel mixture, lubrication, cooling, inspection, storage, and troubleshooting. Many pages bear red pencil underlines from soldiers in training-adding authentic, lived history. Published in March 1935, just before the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, when the army was rapidly expanding its mechanization program. Compiled and distributed at the Imperial Japanese Army Motor Vehicle School, later circulated across units as the standard reference. As logistics shifted from horses to motor vehicles, maintaining trucks and cars became critical. Step-by-step diagrams and explanations show. Four-stroke function and why mixture/timing matter. Starting, warming up, and stopping procedures. Lubrication, cooling, and fuel system checks. Long-term storage and rust prevention. Early troubleshooting from symptoms like noise, heat, or exhaust color. 1935 (Showa 10) revised edition. Marked in red pencil (student notes). Age-related wear: foxing, fading, corner folds, binding stress (see photos). ? A rare, first-hand artifact of Japan’s military mechanization. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This is an original 1930 Japanese photo and geography book titled “A Grand View of Manchuria”, published to commemorate the Manchuria-Mongolia Exposition held in Tokyo. The book clearly identifies: “Sponsored by the South Manchuria Railway Company” “Venue: Matsuzakaya, Ueno, Tokyo” “Commemorating the Manchuria-Mongolia Exposition” The exposition was held from May 10 to May 19, 1930, and was designed to introduce Manchuria to the Japanese public through displays of its cities, industries, transportation, resources, and regional development. The key institution behind this publication was the South Manchuria Railway Company, commonly known as Mantetsu. Despite its name, Mantetsu was far more than a railway company. It operated railways, mines, ports, hotels, urban development projects, industrial facilities, and extensive research organizations. It functioned as a powerful semi-governmental enterprise closely tied to Japan’s expansion on the Asian continent and to the political and military system surrounding Manchuria. Because of its extraordinary economic and political reach, Mantetsu has often been compared to a Japanese version of the East India Company. This book therefore offers more than a simple travel view of Manchuria. Inside are extensive photographs and articles covering places such as Dairen, Port Arthur, Mukden, Changchun, Harbin, Fushun, and the regions along the South Manchuria Railway network. Railways, ports, industry, cities, landscapes, and local people are all presented through the perspective of prewar Japan. The volume also includes a color map of Manchuria, providing a valuable visual record of how the region was geographically understood and presented in Japan at the time. The date 1930 is especially important. The Mukden Incident would begin the following year in 1931, and the state of Manchukuo would be established in 1932. This means the book was produced before Manchukuo existed, only one year before the political and military situation in Manchuria changed dramatically. It is not a military manual, but it preserves the world that existed immediately before the Manchurian Incident: the South Manchuria Railway, Japan’s growing continental ambitions, and the public image of Manchuria presented to people in Tokyo. In that sense, it offers a rare look at the civilian, economic, and propagandistic side of the history that soon became a military crisis. Nearly a century ago, visitors in Tokyo opened this book and looked toward Manchuria as a land of railways, industry, resources, and opportunity. One year later, that same region became the center of an international conflict. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
1933 “National Defense Donation Commemorative Album” – an extremely rare Imperial Japanese Army photo book documenting tanks, aircraft, artillery, vehicles, and military equipment during the Manchurian Incident era. This volume functions as a complete visual catalog of IJA equipment in 1933, containing numerous official photographs, specifications, and operational scenes. A valuable primary-source reference for collectors and researchers. Contents / Examples Included. Type 93 Reconnaissance Aircraft. Type 88 Recon Aircraft. Light bomber, medical evacuation aircraft, training aircraft. (Each with technical tables and field photos). Armored & Motor Vehicles. Type 89 Medium Tank. Type 94 Armored Car. Military trucks, towing vehicles. Artillery & Infantry Weapons. Mortars and grenade launchers. Medical & Cold-Weather Equipment. Anti-cold clothing / boots. This book is essentially a 1933 Imperial Japanese Army weapon catalog, produced with official photographs-highly valuable for historians, militaria collectors, or museum research. About the “National Defense Donation Movement”. However, the core of the book is the extensive photographic documentation of IJA weapons and vehicles. Due to age, the book has visible wear. Surface damage on cover. Wrinkles or paper warping. Please check all photos carefully. A highly significant and hard-to-find 1933 military photographic record. Rare opportunity to own an original pre-WW2 Japanese Army equipment catalog. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
USS FLORIDA BB-30 1911 – 1930 MEMORIAL CRUISE BOOK. BB-30 Cruise Book Staff. Publication: [No stated publisher]. Good plus to very good condition. No marks or writing. Light toning on cover edges. Minor rubbing on corners and top/bottom of the spine. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. Here is a record of the crew of the USS. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Easily identified names the roll call/rosters. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Cruise Books.
This is an original 1934 publication titled. “Aviation Volume – National Emergency Encyclopedia” . Published during the early years of Japan’s rapid military aviation expansion, this book was intended to educate the general public about aviation, air power, and the future of warfare. Unlike modern history books, this volume was written. Before World War II. Allowing readers to see aviation through the eyes of people living in the 1930s. Imperial Japanese Navy Air Forces. Bombers and fighter aircraft. Future air warfare concepts. Civil aviation and military aviation. One particularly interesting section is. “How the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force Operates”. Commander Naoo Kato of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Headquarters. Providing a rare contemporary perspective on how naval aviation was viewed before the Pacific War. The book also contains numerous photographs and illustrations of aircraft, aerial operations, bombing concepts, and military aviation developments from around the world. What makes this volume especially fascinating is its date. The Second Sino-Japanese War. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter. In other words, this book captures a moment when military aviation was still developing and the future of air warfare remained uncertain. Following Japan’s defeat in 1945, many military and aviation-related publications were destroyed, confiscated, or discarded during the Occupation period. As a result, surviving pre-war aviation references such as this have become increasingly difficult to find. An excellent piece for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia. A remarkable glimpse into how people imagined the future of air power before World War II changed history forever. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This original book, published in. “Theory and Practice of Clothing Maintenance”. Hifuku Seiri no Riron to Jissai. Rather than being an ordinary housekeeping guide, it was edited and published by the. Clothing Association within the Imperial Japanese Army Clothing Depot (Rikugun Hifuku Honsho). The organization responsible for the manufacture, inspection, repair, and supply of uniforms and textile equipment for the Imperial Japanese Army. It provides a fascinating look into the practical side of military logistics, showing how uniforms were maintained, repaired, cleaned, and preserved long before they reached the battlefield. What was the Army Clothing Depot? The Imperial Japanese Army Clothing Depot was the central organization responsible for producing and supplying military uniforms, boots, blankets, packs, tents, and other textile equipment. Keeping thousands of soldiers properly equipped required far more than manufacturing. Clothing had to be inspected, repaired, cleaned, reused, and stored correctly. This book reflects the technical knowledge developed inside that organization, making it much more than an ordinary laundry handbook. Possibly Intended for Military Families. One particularly interesting aspect is the inclusion of an entire section titled. Household Washing Methods for Various Types of Clothing. The book also contains illustrated instructions covering hand washing, wringing techniques, stain removal, fabric care, dyeing, and clothing repair. Because of this, I believe the book was likely intended not only as a technical reference but also as a practical guide that could be used in ordinary households. That it was written for military families, it is quite possible that its knowledge was meant to be shared with the families of servicemen and others responsible for maintaining military clothing at home. This interpretation fits well with both the contents of the book and the social conditions of Japan during the early 1930s. A Window into Pre-War Japan. Shortly after the Manchurian Incident, this book reflects a period when Japan was rapidly expanding its military presence. Uniforms and equipment represented valuable national resources, and extending their usable life through proper maintenance became increasingly important. Theory of clothing maintenance. Wool and silk garment care. Recycling and reuse of worn clothing. Illustrations demonstrate proper washing, wringing, stain removal, and fabric treatment, making the book both technically informative and visually engaging. Collectors often focus on medals, swords, or uniforms themselves. How those uniforms were actually maintained. Are encountered far less frequently. This volume documents the unseen work behind every military uniform-the people who washed it, repaired it, preserved it, and ensured it remained serviceable. It is an outstanding reference for collectors of Imperial Japanese Army material, military logistics, textile history, conservation, restoration, and pre-war Japanese industrial culture. A fascinating and uncommon primary source that reveals an overlooked side of military history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original 1937 (Showa 12) Imperial Japanese Army military book titled. “Actual Combat: The Mind of a Fighting Soldier”. Written by Colonel Hiromi Akamatsu of the Imperial Japanese Army. Unlike standard tactical manuals, this book focuses on the psychological reality of combat. How soldiers think, feel fear, make decisions, and endure the battlefield under extreme conditions. The author was an active field officer, and the content is based on firsthand combat experience, including. The Mukden and Liaoyang operations. The early phase of the Mukden campaign. The book contains numerous color-printed battle formation maps and terrain diagrams. Providing rare visual insight into how Imperial Japanese Army units planned and understood combat situations. Published in the same year as the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. This book represents pre-war Japanese military thought at the moment it transitioned into total war. The slipcase shows damage, but the interior pages are in good condition. A highly collectible primary-source document for historians, researchers, and serious WWII-era military collectors. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This product consists of a set of matching book ends featuring trench art designs on a granite base with a felt bottom. The intricate designs on the book ends likely depict historical or military themes, adding a unique and nostalgic touch to any bookshelf or display. The granite base ensures stability and durability, while the felt bottom provides a protective cushion to prevent damage to surfaces. Perfect for collectors of historical memorabilia or those looking to add a touch of historical elegance to their decor.