Own a Piece of History. This is an original. 1928 illustrated scroll “Showa Gotaitei Emaki”. To commemorate the enthronement ceremonies of. Emperor Hirohito (Showa Emperor). The scroll measures an impressive. 418 cm 164 in. In total length, and features beautifully printed illustrations by leading Japanese artists of the time, including. Poems are contributed by. Emperor Hirohito (Showa Emperor) reigned from. Overseeing the most dramatic and turbulent era in modern Japanese history. During the 1930s-1945 period, he stood as. The head of state of Imperial Japan. The supreme authority within the military structure. Making him a central figure in Japanese politics and wartime decision-making. This scroll records the. Created at a time when Japan was not yet at total war-capturing the nation before it entered the most consequential years of the 20th century. Because of the emperor’s role in both domestic governance and the military system, any original prewar material related to Hirohito is highly valued among collectors of. Royal and court ceremonial culture. Showa Gotaitei Emaki (Showa Enthronement Illustrated Scroll). Matsuoka Eikyu / Yamaguchi Hoshun / Yoshimura Tadao / Yamada Shuei. One wooden roller end is missing. Age-related toning, creases, light stains. Some fold lines from storage. No major tears; fully viewable. Please check all photos carefully. Authentic prewar Imperial Japan artifact. With significant historical value. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Publisher: United States Military Academy. Dust jacket: None, as issued. Cover: Green leatherette with embossed gilt eagle and shield emblem, some wear to edges, fraying at head and foot of spine. Text block: Bottom edge of text block has been water stained. Otherwise Clean and well-preserved, with no marks or tears. Binding: Tight and intact. Ephemera: Includes a class address list and 20th-year reunion information (pictured). This is an original 1930 edition of The Howitzer, the annual yearbook of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Richly illustrated with full-page engraved portraits, historical photographs, and satirical sketches, this volume provides a detailed glimpse into the life and traditions of West Point cadets during this era. The book features a color map of West Point, depicting the campus in detail with decorative elements reflecting the academy’s rich history. Additionally, a full-color plate showcases cadet life with a striking period illustration. Included with this volume is an original class address list and 20th-year reunion materials, adding historical significance and provenance to this particular copy. The advertisements section at the rear includes period sponsors such as Brooks Brothers, Tiffany & Co. And the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, further immersing the reader in the 1930s atmosphere. An exceptional piece of military and academic history, this yearbook is a must-have for collectors of West Point memorabilia, military history, or early 20th-century publications.
A special issue of the Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung from 1938, published shortly after the annexation of Austria. It gives a wonderful overview of the beauty of the country, its culture, people and history. Profusely illustrated, the book deals in detail with the country of Austria, the 4 days of the Anschluss, the prehistory, what you need to know about the country, the Steffl, about the Viennese, 100 words of Viennese, a short guide to Vienna, the Turks outside Vienna, songs of Austria, Styria in Hollywood, art, inventors and inventions from Austria, Berliners travelling to Tyrol, the road to the Reich, the new borders, the economy on the move, Viennese humour, and so much more. A truly fantastic book. Dozens of photos, drawings and illustrations. Many ads in the rear. In good exterior and very good interior condition Mild traces of use and age to wrappers and spine, otherwise ok. All pages are complete and tight in the binding. Approx/Measurements: 14-1/4″ x 10-1/4″ 1.0 lbs. Published by German Publishing House, Berlin.
This catalog measures approx. 9.75″ by 12.75″ and is in good condition considering age, use, and storage with some overall wear, a rectangular shaped adhesive? Residue on the upper right corner of the title page, and detachment from staple binding. Staples show overall rust. I do not know if this catalog is complete.
Youth Book for the German Boys. A rare manual book for the German Jungvolk Boy in good exterior and good-fair interior condition. With more or less foxing/staining/yellowing to pages throughout. The item “German Boy Youth Book Pimpf Illustrated Handbook for Camping, Exercising etc” is in sale since Saturday, April 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ob8t” and is located in Bavaria. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in continental Asia, United Kingdom, Australia.
XXV (25), 4 January 1936 to 27 June 1936. This wonderful US 15. Infantry weekly periodical was published in Tientsin, China, between January 4. 1936 till June 27, 1936. The collection paginates with 320 pages approx. And measures 12 x 8.75 inches approximately. The periodicals were probably in a binder at one point as two binder holes are present throughout. A previous owner had all the issues rebound in this present binding of green buckram, and Capt. Page is embossed on front cover in gold gilt. It is also curious, that Captain Page is typed at the top of nearly all the title pages, so he was probably stationed in Tientsin. This collection of rare periodicals from Tientsin China is in very good condition. Apparently, the entire publication run for this periodical dated from 1912 till 1938. Some images have been provided above for you to examine the contents and condition of book. The item “1936 / TIENTSIN CHINA / 26 ISSUES OF THE SENTINEL/ US 15TH INFANTRY /ILLUSTRATED” is in sale since Wednesday, August 1, 2018. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “forest_hills_books” and is located in Forest Hills, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year Printed: 1936
- Topic: TIENTSIN CHINA /US 15TH iNFANTRY
- Binding: Hardcover
- Subject: History
- Place of Publication: Tientsin
- Special Attributes: 1st Edition