Johnson's Japan, Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso and the Japanese Kuriles.
Johnson and Ward. (circa 1865). Stock ID #203204 Detailed map from the leading mid 19th Century American firm of Johnson and Ward.The map text credits the Perry Expedition of 1853-4 and Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866) German physician, scholar, botanist and traveller. His published pioneering studies of Japanese flora and fauna and was instrumental in the introduction of Western medicine to Japan. When referring to this item please quote stockid 203204.
Hand coloured map, 32.6 x 39.7 cms (including the decorative border); 36.8 x 45.8 cms (sheet), two inset maps, "Yesso and the Japanese Kuriles" and "Bay of Nagasaki", scant spotting, sheet age toned and a few marginal chips and tears (not affecting the map), in good condition.
Price: $250.00 AU