19pc Collection of Japanese Taisho and Showa Era Paper Ephemera

A collection of Japanese paper ephemera from the early 20th century, including maps, sporting programs, and administrative documents. The lot features a folding color lithograph pocket map titled Japan Transport Branch Prefecture Map No. 11 Aichi Prefecture, with a detailed inset of Nagoya City, printed by the Osaka Asahi Shimbun. A commemorative sumo wrestling program titled New Edition Tokyo Grand Sumo for the May Tournament of Taisho 15 (1926) is included, featuring printed photographs of top-ranking wrestlers in ceremonial aprons. The collection also contains a hand-brushed sumi ink washi paper ledger dated Showa 4 (1929) and Showa 8 (1933) relating to shrine records in Nagoya City, alongside several loose administrative printed and handwritten documents. Dimensions: 31"W x 21.5"H Weight: 5.7 oz. Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£15.07

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