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Pictorial Album of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 - Set of Twelve Plates with Envelope
Pictorial Album of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904
A vivid pictorial album of the Russo-Japanese War, issued in 1904 and comprising a set of twelve illustrated plates housed in their original envelope. The plates depict celebrated episodes of the conflict's opening campaigns, including the occupation of Fenghuangcheng, naval engagements off Port Arthur, the great battle at Nanshan, fighting along the Yalu River, the capture of Jinzhou, and the dramatic sea action off Incheon harbour.
The Russo-Japanese War commanded extraordinary public attention, and richly illustrated albums such as this were produced to bring the events of the front to readers at home. Combining documentary subject matter with the bold visual style of early-twentieth-century war imagery, the set is both a historical record and an example of the popular print culture of its moment.
A compelling acquisition for collectors of military historical documents, Russo-Japanese War material, and early-twentieth-century Japanese pictorial works.
Description & Historical Context
Pictorial Album of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904
A vivid pictorial album of the Russo-Japanese War, issued in 1904 and comprising a set of twelve illustrated plates housed in their original envelope. The plates depict celebrated episodes of the conflict's opening campaigns, including the occupation of Fenghuangcheng, naval engagements off Port Arthur, the great battle at Nanshan, fighting along the Yalu River, the capture of Jinzhou, and the dramatic sea action off Incheon harbour.
The Russo-Japanese War commanded extraordinary public attention, and richly illustrated albums such as this were produced to bring the events of the front to readers at home. Combining documentary subject matter with the bold visual style of early-twentieth-century war imagery, the set is both a historical record and an example of the popular print culture of its moment.
A compelling acquisition for collectors of military historical documents, Russo-Japanese War material, and early-twentieth-century Japanese pictorial works.
Collation
| Category | Books |
|---|---|
| Condition | very good |
| SKU | N0000005035 |
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