[JAPANESE PRE-WAR TRAVEL EPHEMERA FOR KOREA].

朝鮮案内. [Chōsen annai].
[Tourist Guide to Korea].

[Korea?]: Chōsen Sōtokufu 朝鮮総督府 [Office of Governor eGeneral of Korea], Shōwa 2. [ 1927). [Reprint]. Stock ID #159846

Japanese language travel brochure for Korea, single folded sheet with colour map of Korea (Scale 1:2,500,000) on one side, attractive colour cover and descriptive text with black and white photographic illustrations in 12 panels on the reverse. Map includes a small inset map of East Asia. Measures 53.8 x 38.4cm, folded 9.6 x 19.5cm.

This travel brochure was published in Korea by the Office of Governor-General of Korea in 1927 with the aim of attracting Japanese visitors to Korea. The text describes Korea's geography, weather, and transportation; major cities, such as Busan and Seoul; and industry including agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing. Accompanying photos are those of Seoul, Kunsan Port, a ginseng field, Moran Fortress in Pyongyang, and Mt. Kumgang.

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