??????????. [Kaisei Tokyo Sokuryou Ritei Shinzu]. [Revised Map of Tokyo with Updated Distances].

[DETAILED MAP OF TOKYO IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY].

Verlag: ?????. [Yamanaka Zenzaburo]. Meiji 25 [1892]., 1892

Beschreibung

Colour woodblock folding map of Tokyo, with inset city plan of Yokohama, a plan of the Diet, a chart with many town names and a selection of images of sites., 51 x 71.5cm, folds into 18.2 x 12cm paper covered covers, paper title label on upper cover has some insect damage and fading, wear at fold points with some tiny holes now neatly secured on the reverse with washi. The 1892 map of Tokyo provides an intricate view of the central and surrounding areas of the Tokyo metropolitan region. The map's focal point is the Royal Palace, distinguished by its vivid red hue. Alongside this, select military facilities also stand out in red. The map's legends unveil sections of Meiji Tokyo. Aristocrats' residences, police stations, and telegraph stations are marked, reflecting the city's diverse functions. Shrines and temple are also indicated. Interestingly, the map presents portraits of Emperor Meiji, attired in Western clothing, and Empress Meiji, adorned in traditional kimono. These depictions flank the map's title. Accentuating the map's narrative are sixteen illustrations thoughtfully dispersed around the periphery, showcasing Tokyo's key landmarks and significant structures. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 196563

Bibliografische Details

Titel: ??????????. [Kaisei Tokyo Sokuryou Ritei ...

Verlag: ?????. [Yamanaka Zenzaburo]. Meiji 25 [1892].

Erscheinungsdatum: 1892