Purcell

1889 · 761P59 — London: Chapman and Hall 1889. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. The very scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated look into Tokyo as it was in the nineteenth century a charming collection of sketches on the city. The first edition of this work.A very scarce work.A charming study into the city of Tokyo formally known as 'Yedo' or 'Edo'.These sketches were originally published in the 'Japan Weekly Mail'.Illustrated with twenty-three plates.Collated complete.Written by Theobald Andrew Purcell who was a surgeon-major and principal medical officer to the Japanese government. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally generally smart with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Light wear to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some odd spots. Very Good Chapman and Hall hardcover