Kaigan Hojutsu Biyo Compendium On Coastal Artillery Title From Beginning Of Text Or Kaigan Biyo

by Gerrit Van Der Tollen Author Trans Motoki Masahide Not Torren Or Shoei Or Shozaemon

$3,500 · Offered by Jonathan A. Hill Bookseller

Many fine woodcuts throughout. Four parts & appendices in five vols. 8vo, orig. semi-stiff wrappers a little frayed , old stitching, orig. title slips on covers. Tokyo: Yamasakiya Seishichi 山崎屋清七 et al., 1852. First printed edition of this artillery manual from the bakumatsu period. In the early 19th century, Japan came under increased pressure from Western nations that wanted access to Japanese ports. “The Shogunate government

• Binding: Wrappers

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