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Antique 1907 (Meiji 40) Tokyo Industrial Exhibition Photographic Souvenir Booklet – Rare Ad-Free Pocket Edition. Subject: Tokyo Industrial Exhibition (Tōkyō Kangyō Hakurankai).Location: Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan.Language: Japanese (Interior), English (Cover Title).Dimensions: Pocket-sized, approx. 2-7/8" x 4-3/8."Binding: Softcover, booklet bound Pages: 50 Pages (plus paper covers).
Highly collectible photographic view booklet from the historic 1907 Tokyo Industrial Exhibition held in Ueno Park. This exposition was a monumental event celebrating Meiji-era Japan’s rapid modernization, domestic manufacturing, and architectural achievements. Unlike the common, mass-produced tourist guides of the era, this premium pocket-sized album contains 50 pages completely dedicated to photographic plates with zero advertisements.
Notable Highlights & Features: Charming Typography Error: The front cover features a classic Meiji-era translation oversight, reading "Tokio Grate Industrial Exhibition" instead of "Great." This quirk is heavily sought after by ephemera collectors as a badge of authentic, local period printing. Rare Photographic Record: Because the magnificent, Western-style exhibition pavilions were built as temporary structures, photo albums like this serve as the ultimate surviving architectural archive of the event. Key Visuals: Includes photos of the grand exhibition buildings, architectural structures, fine art statues, and a rare photograph of the famous 1907 Ueno Park Ferris Wheel—only the second Ferris wheel ever constructed in Japan.
This is a fantastic cross-collectible piece perfect for collectors of Japanese Meiji-era history, World's Fair & Exposition ephemera, and early photography.
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