[LE CROISIC] Photographe InconnuLivre Rare Book
滿洲産業寫眞畫報. Manshū sangyō shashin gahō. Photographic Report on the Manchurian Industries.
1932ref. 220844東京. Tokyo.: 大日本雄弁会講談社. Dainihon Yūbenkai Kōdansha. Showa 7 1932. Attractive colour folding bird's-eye view map with black and white photographic illustrations on the reverse. 39 x 53.5cm. Very good condition. This colourful bird’s-eye view map of Manchuria by Ito Kikuzo 1901–1985 a popular graphic artist in the early Showa period covers the entire region showing railway lines cities local produce and natural resources. Although a few small human figures appear the map largely presents Manchuria as a treasure trove of agricultural produce and natural resources. The reverse features agricultural produce and natural resources including soya beans sheep and coal with accompanying explanations. A list of products at the lower left reinforces this emphasis on Manchuria’s abundant resources while making no mention of its inhabitants. . 大日本雄弁会講談社. [Dainihon Yūbenkai Kōdansha]. unknown
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