(Japan) Japan Books & Atlases Phillippine Islands

Phillippine Islands

a large inset shows the southern tip of the island

Image size is 24 x 34

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(Japan) Japan Books & Atlases Phillippine IslandsJapan It's a folding format that had been used in Japan for centuries, showing the islands on a long horizontal strip, emphasizing the major roads and including the cities, towns, and a stylized approach to the terrain. This map from the time of the expanding Japanese empire includes additions though, the islands of Taiwan and Lu Chu, as well as the vast peninsula of Korea. Condition is good some minor wear and mostly marginal points of loss. Image