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VICE-ADMIRAL TOGO: Commander Of The Japanese Squadron Which Torpedoed The Russia
42025901Springfield 1904 Collier's. Special "EXTRA" issue 28 x 3 39.5 cm. opens to 50.6 x 29 cm. 9 pages 16 b.w. photos bird's eye map center fold of front page right half torn & restored now all solid & firm. RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION ! . . . THIS WAS A SPECIAL "EXTRA" EDITION OUTLINING THE . . . JAPANESE SUCCESS OVER THE RUSSIAN MAN-OF-WAR FLEET . . . IN PORT ARTHUR CELEBRATING VICE-ADMIRAL TOGO . THE PHOTOGRAPHS: a. Front Cover: Vice-Admiral Togo b. Photographs of Japan's leading statesmen: . back cover: "Outpost Of Russian Cossacks On The Manchurian Frontier." Drawing by Frederic Remington. . VICE-ADMIRAL TOGO 1848-1934: Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro served as a "Gensui" "Admiral" of the fleet in the Imperial Japanese Navy and became one of Japan's greatest naval heroes. . He claimed descent from Samurai Shijo Kingo and he was an integral part of preserving Japanese artwork. . As Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 he successfully confined the Russian Pacific naval forces to Port Arthur before winning a decisive victory over a relieving fleet at Tsushima in May 1905. Western journalists called Togo the "Nelson of the East". . THE WINNING JAPANESE BATTLE IN TSUSHIMA STRAIGHTS: . During the Russo-Japanese War Togo engaged the Russian navy at Port Arthur and the Yellow Sea in 1904 and to widespread international acclaim commanded the Japanese naval forces at the destruction of the Imperial Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet at the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905. . The Battle of Tsushima was considered a daring naval victory pitting a small emerging Asian nation i.e. Japan against a major European adversary. . Russia was at the time the world's third largest naval power. While the Japanese fleet at Tsushima lost only three torpedo boats under Togo's command of the 36 Russian warships that went into action 22 were sunk. including seven battleships six were captured six were interned in neutral ports and only three escaped to the safety of Vladivostok. . The above was extracted from Wikipedia article see below for more details. . DETAILS OF THE CONTENTS: "COLLIER'S RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR EXTRA" . This was an insert or 'extra' separate illustrated article consisting of 8 pages of photos and text with a double-page drawing by Charles Graham. . This item is firstly left margin folded then mildly center folded. It is a very RARE 'un-cut' as issued extra. It must be carefully handled and not 'suddenly opened' causing rips and tears because this kind of special edition is an unfamiliar item in the modern world. It is about 118 years old on period thin paper. Caution is required when handling. . When properly unfolded this is a grand sized very large item. . 1. Front cover shows a full page photo of Vice-Admiral Togo 28 x 39.5 cm. the size of each single page. . 2. Inside the first page after above is drawing and half-page article: "THE COMPLETE READINESS" by Arthur May Knapp special Collier's correspondent on the scene. . 3. Full single page: "LEADING STATESMEN OF JAPAN" showing nine photographs of Japan's eminent statesmen and leading military officers with caption of their title name and rank. . 4. This is a double-page drawing by Graham. signed in the lower left corner by him and his printed name in the lower right corner. This sheet opens to be a grand size: ca. 56 x 39.5 cm. . This drawing shows a sketch map with Siberia at the top Manchuria below that the Liaotung Gulf Dalny Weihaiwei & Port Arthur the anchorage of the Russian fleet & the Korea Bay. . Seoul & Chemulpo was the location of the Japanese fleet. Essentially locking the Russian fleet in a cul-de-sac at Port Arthur. . All of Korea and Port Arthur are shown with the Russian fleet. . The Japanese islands are to the upper right and right side. . 5.Full single page article "THE THEATRE OF WAR: A description of the region illustrated in the map on the preceding pages" by Cyrus C. Adams. With center chart showing a statistical chart comparing the "Effective Naval Strength at the Opening of Hostilities.' Comparing naval vessels number of ships on station military strength area &population finance and table of distances. . 6. Following is a single page: "RUSSIAN WARSHIPS TORPEDOED AT PORT ARTHUR BY THE JAPANESE ON THE NIGHT OF FEB. 8 1904". This shows three great battle ships: "Ketvizan"Czarevitch" and the cruiser "Pallada." . 7. The single back page: "OUTPOST OF RUSSIAN COSSACKS ON THE MANCHURIAN FRONTIER" drawn by Frederic Remington also signed in lower right of that drawing. . CONDITION: This is the original "Extra" edition issued February 20 1904 by Collier's magazine. It is tender and as issued. . The item is center folded but 'un-cut' as issued designed to be opened up to show the details of the battle. . Per the advice and warning above this is the original publisher's issue of the Extra printed on very thin paper. There are a number of old mended tears the main one is in the center of the first page center following the center fold to the right. There are other minor repairs with Washi Japanese handmade mulberry fiber paper. There is a small bit of mend on the back side of this page over page 2 illustration in its lower left corner impact is minimal. . Other closed tears have also been restored mended and improved upon rendering the item more stable and easier to fold open. Please review photos posted to our website for a better view. . This historic item is "sold as is" it has been described with all its flaws as best as can be done. . This item is NOT REFUNDABLE nor will there be any adjustments refunds or other considerations upon acceptance of a firm order. . By ordering this you agree to all of the above terms of sale. . THE PHOTOS Color photos are posted to our website. . REFERENCES: . Vice-Admiral Togo see Wikipedia article: en-wikipedia-org/wiki/Togo_Heihachiro . . unknown
