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SHOBERL, Frederic. (Ed)
World in miniature - Japan, containing Illustrations of the character, manners, customs, religion, dress, amusements, commerce, agriculture &c. of the People of that Empire.
A fascinating and comprehensive illustrated resource on aspects of all things Japanese. It includes a guide to the Japanese Islands, Characteristics of Japanese people, Government, The Dairi or Spiritual Emperor, the Religion of Japan, Japanese Dress, Housing and Furniture, Marriage, etc.
- Published
- London: Ackermann, c.1823
- References
- Abbey Travel 6 (part), Tooley 515.
- Plates
- 19
- Binding/Size
- Xs=12mo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: Ackermann, c.1823
- Ref
- 144
FIRST EDITION. Hand-coloured plates (19 of 20). Pub. by R. Ackermann, London in 1823. Duodecimo, contemporary roan boards, gilt-ruled & titled in, inner gilt dentelles, all edges gilt. Hinges slightly rubbed, foot of spine damaged somewhat, tips a bit worn. Hand-coloured frontispiece +[xiv] +286pp slight offsetting but as with all Ackermann productions beautifully coloured. Engraved armorial bookplate of "John Morant Esq" to front pastedown. MS inscription "John Morant from his dear Papa 1831" to prelim. Coloured plated in order: 1. Frontispiece. Lady in a Car. 2. Soldier of Nagasaki. 3. Japanese Soldier. 4. Seaman. 5. Monk of the Sect of Rokubo. 6. Bonze. 7. Mechanic in Winter Dress. 8. Japanese in Dress of Ceremony. 9. Civil Officer. 10. Lady in Dress of Ceremony. 11. Implements for Writing (14 figs). 12. Servant carrying his Master's effects. 13. Lady, Walking Abroad. 14. Wrestler. 15. Peasant Pounding Rice. 16. Fisherman. 17. Fisherman's Wife. 18. An Inhabitant of Jesso. 19. Superior of the Tartar Establishment in the Island of Sakhalin.
