Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874

Outstanding & original Japanese woodblock print book set (5 volumes complete), HAKUBUTSU SHIMPEN, Science, Steam Train Technology, Balloons, Optics, Physics, Zoology, Astronomy, etc, dated Meiji 7 = 1874. A fine early Meiji set of Science and Technology volumes based on Western science coming into Japan at that time. Each volume measures 5 X 7 inches (closed) and there are a total of 478 pages, 77 of which have fine Japanese woodblock prints. Original covers & title slips, contents complete, fine impressions, good shape for the age & GUARANTEED. Be sure to add me to your favorites list & check out my other auctions for more interesting things from Japan. The item “Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set 5 vols Science, Trains, Astronomy etc 1874″ is in sale since Thursday, March 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “atom4″ and is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set
  • Primary Material: Washi
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Original/Reproduction: Original