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1933171122Circa1933. Map in text with outline colour graphs black and white mainly photographic illustrations 16pp original pictorial wrappers. Very good copy. 18.9 x 12.8cm. This booklet argues the importance of Manchuria and Inner Mongolia for Japan and its people as a new frontier for migration and development. It points out that the development of railway networks and in agricultural production should be of benefit for not only for Japan and its migrants but also for Manchuria through its growth prosperity and stable governance. It seems likely this booket was published a few years after the Manchurian Incident when Japan was keen to expand its influence and rights throughout the area. . unknown
1930171498No place of publication.: 南満州鉄道株式会社. Minami Manshu Tetsudo Kabushikigaisha. Circa1930. Folding pictorial colour map 38.5 x 53cm extensive text on reverse in Japanese. Small closed tear in the margin. Folded 19 x 9cm. good copy. Pictorial map published as one side of a travel pamphlet providing a comprehensive guide for tourists wishing to travel Manchuria by rail. This colourful pictorial map shows South Manchuria Railway routes with main sites and general topography. On the reverse there is detailed information on the main lines for example in the case of the Dailing-Changchun line a station by station guide is given with historical sites and main agricultural produce. A similar guide is also given to the Dandong-Fengtian line and other minor lines. . 南満州鉄道株式会社. [Minami Manshu Tetsudo Kabushikigaisha]. unknown
1930171909No place of publication.: 南満州鉄道株式会社. Minami Manshu Tetsudo Kabushikigaisha. Circa1930. Folding pictorial colour map 38.5 x 53cm extensive text in reverse in Japanese. Folded 19 x 9cm. Very good copy. Pictorial map published as one side of a travel pamphlet providing a comprehensive guide for tourists wishing to travel Manchuria by rail. The large colourful map shows South Manchuria Railway routes with main sites and general topography with some illustrations. The reverse side contains detailed essays on the main lines. For the Dailing-Changchun line a station by station guide is given with historical sites and main agricultural produce of the area given. A similar guide is also given to the Dandong-Fengtian line and other minor lines. . 南満州鉄道株式会社. [Minami Manshu Tetsudo Kabushikigaisha]. unknown
1969217778No publication details. Circa1969. 22pp stapled booklet mimeographed from handwritten records printed on folded leaves. Text in simplified Chinese characters. Modern staples wrappers and final leaves a little foxed a few minor closed tears neatly repaired with washi good condition. Chairman Mao's important speeches at the 9th CPC National Congress April 1-24 1969. Of interest is the instruction along the lower edge of upper wrapper "Internal material only to be provided to comrades studying the 9th Party Congress as documents for reference. Forbidden to reprint not for external circulation. Look after this carefully. July 10 1969" . No publication details. unknown
1973215714Shaanxi.: No publication details. Circa1973. Approximately 130 page personal work notebook from 1972 and 1973 including notes taken from speeches and political and production issues and discussions. Paper very lightly browned with minor water stain on edges of last leaves paper wrapper worn and lower wrapper a little stained spine chipped. Very legible text in blue and black ink. Includes an inserted handwritten note requesting leave. 19.1 x 13cm. Text in simplified Chinese characters. This notebook includes personal information on families and individuals listed giving a perspective of problems that cadres were expected to deal with e.g. in relation to family planning a list of people with many children people thinking of leaving the factory people who have more to eat and are better off etc. . No publication details. unknown
160391No place of publication.: No details of publisher. No date. Late 20th Century. Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper with paper backing. It depicts eight actors and actresses dressed in costumes from the "Eight Model Operas" as the leading figures of each opera lower section. An image of Mao's head and collar fits in the sun and the rays extend behind him. In very good condition. Chinese text lower edge papercut measures 50 x 69.8cm. The "Eight model plays" were the most famous of the few operas and ballets that dominated the stage during the Cultural Revolution. . No details of publisher. unknown
160153No publication details. No date. A large size Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper with paper backing featuring Mao Zedong chatting with two peasants at Yan'an communist base. More peasants are working on the farm in the background. <br> <br>In excellent condition text in Chinese upper margin papercut sheet measures 50.5 x 73.1cm. Text upper margin reads "Chairman Mao is at Yang Jia Ling Yan'an./ 1939." The image of Mao in discussion with the peasants is based on an old photo of Mao Zedong and two peasants at Yan'an taken in 1939. Chinese communist party's leaders were based at 杨家岭Yang Jia Ling from 1938 to 1944. . No publication details. unknown
157473No publication details. No date. A large size Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper with paper backing featuring Mao Zedong chatting with two peasants at Yan'an communist base. More peasants are working on the farm in the background. <br> <br>In excellent condition text in Chinese upper margin papercut sheet measures 49.8 x 72.2cm. Text upper margin reads "Chairman Mao is at Yang Jia Ling Yan'an./ 1939." The image of Mao in discussion with the peasants is based on an old photo of Mao Zedong and two peasants at Yan'an taken in 1939. Chinese communist party's leaders were based at 杨家岭Yang Jia Ling from 1938 to 1944. . No publication details. unknown
158683No publication details. No date. A large size Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper featuring Mao Zedong chatting with two peasants at Yan'an communist controlled base. More peasants are working on the farm in the background. <br> <br>In excellent condition text in Chinese upper margin papercut measures 49.8 x 71.9cm. Text upper margin reads "Chairman Mao is at Yang Jia Ling Yan'an./ 1939." The image of Mao in discussion with the peasants is based on an old photo of Mao Zedong and two peasants at Yan'an taken in 1939. Chinese communist party's leaders were based at 杨家岭Yang Jia Ling from 1938 to 1944. . No publication details. unknown
163334No place of publication.: No details of publisher. No date. Late 20th Century. Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper loosely presented on paper backing. The papercut features a portrait of young Mao Zedong in the centre the sun and its rays extending behind him. The edges are decorated with plum blossoms sun flowers and red stars. Yan'an Baotaishan and the bridge landmark architecture within the Yan'an Revolutionary Base Area is featured in the lower section of the papercut. In very good condition. Text in Chinese upper edge reads "Long Live Chairman Mao". Papercut sheet measures 50.6 x 75cm. . No details of publisher. unknown
1922164444Rekishi Shashinkai. 歴史冩眞會. Taisho 11 1922. Black and white photographic illustrations and colour illustrations. 30 cm x 22.3cm. No. 112 published on November 1922. No. 115 published on 1 February 1923 - Taisho 12. Some ocassional foxing to margins and covers. The original metal staples which were rusted have been removed and are now sewn with silk spines are a little worn with the odd chip but generally very good. Two issues of the journal "Rekishi Shashin" Historic Photographs- no. 112 Nov. 1922 and no. 115 February 1923. The journal was published from 1913 onwards by entrepreneur Akiyoshi Zentaro 1866-1924 and was one of Japan's first graphic magazines focusing on the use of photographic illustrations. The magazines which were aimed at a broad popular audience feature brightly coloured covers and traditional colour woodblock frontispieces followed by black-and-white photos illustrating a wide range of newsworthy topics including political events sports and popular culture. <br> <br>The eclectic contents give a wonderful insight into early 1920s Japanese popular culture. No. 112 features photo spreads on a visit by Prince Higashinomiya to Lake Kawaguchi and an American daredevil who performs acrobatic stunts suspended from an aeroplane the damage and injuries caused by a gas tank explosion in Osaka an outbreak of cholera in Japan the performance of US tennis players in the Davis Cup the engagement of Crown Prince Hirohito and Pincess Nagako the presentation of awards for traditional sword making a railway accident in London and America's growing naval strength. <br> <br>No. 115 covers topics including women's fencing a prominent US woman billiard player US stage beauty Dorothy Knapp the effects of an recent earthquake on Kyushu's Shimabara Peninsula a visit by former French Prime Minister Clemeceau to the United States a fancy dress dance at the Imperial Hotel an Ikebana exhibition by Osaka Women's Association the arrest of a Japanese pirate gang who had murdered the crew of a Russian ship off Karafuto US military aircraft on display in San Diego Prince Chichibu greeting new Japanese military recruits fire brigade training in Tokyo and Osaka a high school boating competition in Tokyo Sumo events in Tokyo and amusing photos of interactions between people and animals. . Rekishi Shashinkai]*. 歴史冩眞會 unknown
1953169762Nanjing.: 汽车三十二团政治处.Qi che san shi er tuan zheng zhi chu. March1953. Two 1950s Chinese personal file cards of two Chinese PLA officers original black and white ID photos in military uniforms laid down upper right corner with official seal on the photo the card has been neatly handwritten in ink by an officer from the Political Section of no. 32 Vehicle Regiment two binder holes left margin loss at upper right corner of one photo overall in very good condition. Text in Chinese. 16.3 x 24.7cm. Officer 李秀峰 Li Xiufeng former name 李建才 Li Jiancai archival file no. 0704. He was 25 years old when he filed his personal information on 10th March 1953. Li served as a corporal at the no. 3 Battalion no. 7 Company of no. 32 Vehicle Regiment. A detailed personal background check shows that Li came from a wealthy farmer family in Shandong Province and well educated prior to his joining the army in August 1950. He studied at Jinan Normal College as a qualified radio communications officer. His background and security check appears to have been without a problem. Documents submitted were verified. His three school mates' information were also documented. Interesting one of them were former Nationalist but worked at Jinan Telecommunication Bureau at that time. <br> <br>Officer 熊烈雲 Xiong Lieyun former name 熊烈元 Xiong Lieyuan archival file no. 1003. He was 22 at that time with six fingers and tall as his physical characteristics. Xiong served as a corporal at the Maintenance Company of no. 32 Vehicle Regiment. A detailed personal background check shows that Xiong came from a middle peasant family in Anhui Province and he was a junior high school graduate. He had been proactive and well behaved since joining the army in 1949. His older brother 熊烈荣 Xiong Lierong was a Nationalist and at the time of the card being issued worked at the no. 1 Vehicle Regiment. . 汽车三十二团政治处.[Qi che san shi er tuan zheng zhi chu]. unknown
1718159896Tokyo: Asahi shinbun. Showa 17. January 181942. 4 page broadsheet newspaper folded evenly browned. Maps black and white photographic illustrations very good copy. 54 x 41cm. Main headline: "Closing in on Singapore Vanguard: Rear-guard of Defeated British Army Cut Off; Battle of Annihilation in Johor". Other headlines include: "Occupation of Strategic Territory of Batu Anam; Australian 8th Division Crushed" followed by an account of fighting between Japanese and Australian forces in Malaya; "Main Enemy Position Cut Off: Battle of Annihilation on the Bataan Peninsula Heats Up"; "Steady Advance by Road: Imperial Army's Fierce Attack on West Coast" followed by account of Japanese advances in Malaya with map; "British Cabinet Restructured"; "US Said to Be Sending Troops to Northern Ireland". Front page has photos of Japanese soldiers standing in front of the monument to Jose Rizal in Manila and of a column of Japanese soldiers advancing by bicycle along a road on the Bataan Peninsula. Articles on the inside pages include discussions of plans to increase production of shipping to meet war needs and of a meeting of Latin American countries to discuss the world situation. Several articles on the back page emphasise material and spiritual preparations being made in Japan for a "long war". The back page also includes an interesting article criticizing US and British propaganda and "misreporting" of the war situation. All text in Japanese. . Asahi shinbun. unknown
1945164467Asahikawashi. 旭川市. before 1945. 8 panel travel brochure featuring a colourful pictorial map of Ashahikawa - Tenninkyo over 4 panels of brochure reverse of map features black and white photographic images and text. Tourist pamphlet containing information about Asahikawa City in Hokkaido and nearby Tenninkyo Gorge and hot spring containing and attractive colour foldout map of the area. The pamphlet also includes three black and white photos and information about distances and local attractions such as shrines and the Ainu village at Chikabumi which is described as having a population of about 300 and producing traditional handicrafts. . [Asahikawashi]. 旭川市? unknown
1572170897No place of publication.: 日立製作所. Hitachi Seisakujo. Circa 昭和 35. 1960. 21 pamphlets with colour photographic illustrations varied sizes and pages a few chips and tears but generally in very good condition. This interesting collection of Hitachi home appliances pamphlets from the 1960s covers washing machines black and white televisions refrigerators cooling fans toasters sewing machines electric heaters water pumps and florescent lights. Many of them have stamps of an electric retail shop in Matsuzaka City in Mie Prefecture. The pamphlets provide interesting snap shots on evolution on electric home appliances and their advertisement. Their prices were quite high for ordinary consumers of that period and often exceeded monthly wages. This interesting collection provides not only information but also beautifully illustrates some of the dreams of many aspiring Japanese households at that time. . 日立製作所. [Hitachi Seisakujo]. unknown
1894218366Yokoyama.: Ryōhachi . 1894. Conjoined triptych of ink and watercolour woodblock prints trimmed to the margins together 35 x 63.3 cms backed onto Japanese scrap paper with some writing title and descriptive cartouches top right red censor's stamp lower left and artist's signature lower right some paper abrasions wear at the joins slight bleeding of ink and offsetting on the verso but overall in good condition. Vivid depiction of the Battle of Seonghwan also known as the battle of Asan in Korea July 29 1894 the first major land battle on of the Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895. Chinese troops are seen fleeing the charging Japanese marines and the silhouettes of airborn casualties are depicted in the bright orange explosion. <br> <br>Yōsai Nobukazu 1872-1944 was active towards the very end of the ukiyo-e period when the popular days of this style were over. Printmakers like Yōsai struggled and he survived as an artist by depicting the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars. Yōshū Chikanobu was his teacher active 1838-1912 and Yōsai Nobukazu was considered his best student. The majority of his prints were triptychs of battles of the Sino-Japanese war. See a digitisation of this woodblock from the Lavenberg Collection of Japanese prints online at the University of Oregon The caption on top right praises the Japanese troops' bravery against 500 strong Chinese troops. <br> <br>From the collection of the late John Caiger lecturer in Asian studies ANU. . Ryōhachi (?) unknown
1942175230No details of publisher. Circa1942. Five mimeographed stapled booklets 26 x 18 cm 26 8 50 16 24 pp including wrappers on folded sheets 3 folding charts text diagrams and tables paper browning some soiling and discolouration and occasional ink marking in the text lower wrapper one booklet detached but in still in sound condition. A set of unpublished mimeographed Japanese military documents containing detailed information about various parts of the Tapanuli Regency of Sumatra under Japanese occupation. The four separate volumes cover Tapanuli Regency in general the town of Tarutun Fort de Kock Bukittingi and the wider central west coast region of Sumatra. The volume on Tapanuli is dated August 1942 and the volume of Tarutun October 1942 suggesting that these were compiled a few months after the Japanese invasion of Sumatra. They contain basic information on climate population history customs transport and education. The volume on Tarutun includes a detailed fold-out map of the town and there are also detailed statistical tables on climate agriculture education etc. A rare and important source for researching the wartime history of Indonesia. . No details of publisher. unknown
160389No place of publication.: No publication details. No date. Late 20th Century. A striking Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper loosely presented on paper backing. An image of Mao's head and collar is highlighted centrally and fits snugly into the sun the bold rays extends behind him drawing a clear analogy between the sun and Mao. Three sunflowers and a Chinese character "Loyalty" 忠 are featured under Mao's portrait. Very good. Blocks of text in Chinese lower section. Papercut measures 70.1 x 49.9cm. This papercut represents the phenomenon of Mao cult one of the most visible feature of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Every one of the slogans on this papercut echo the theme of unconditional praise and admiration of Chairman Mao. <br> <br>Three propaganda slogans lower section translate as: <br>"Boundless loyalty to the great leader Chairman Mao." <br>"Boundless loyalty to the great Mao Zedong Thought." <br>"Boundless loyalty to the Chairman Mao's revolutionary line." . No publication details. unknown
160154No publication details. No date. Late 20th Century. Large Chinese Cultural Revolution papercut on red paper with paper backing. Head and shoulders portrait of Mao in the centre the sun with its bold rays extending behind him. A large crowd cheers in the background cheers many of the crowd hold their hands high in the air while waving their little red book of Mao's quotations. Two people on the right are holding a banner showing the character 囍 double happiness. The outer section is decorated with sunflowers. <br> <br>Excellent condition blocks of text in Chinese papercuts sheet measures 60 x 47.6cm. Text at upper margin reads "The Great Victory of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution Lasts for Ten Thousand Years!" On September 7th 1968 China Daily and People's Liberation Army Daily jointly released an article announcing that all regions except Taiwan established the local Revolution Committees. <br> <br>Lower margin text reads 'To Celebrate that the Whole Country is Red". . No publication details. unknown
1967169427Shanghai.Nanjing.: Various publishers. 1967. Two Cultural Revolution periodicals edited by reactionary committees in Shanghai and Nanjing published on the 29th of April 1967 and 2nd of September 1967. 6pp/4pp small closed tears and creasing along edges generally good. Text in Chinese. Sheets measure approximately 25.7 x 36.2cm. Issue no. 3 of 文藝通訊 "Literature and Art Newsletter" published on 29 April 1967 in Shanghai featuring commentary from Chairman Mao and comrade 江青 Jiang Qing given after watching the Revolutionary Operas adapted ballet "The White-haired Girl". <br> <br>Issue no. 9 of 《新江苏》简讯 "New Jiangsu Newsletter" published on 2 September 1967 6 pages revealing the crimes committed by the Liu Shaoqi led capitalist roaders. . Various publishers. unknown
1967172500上海.Shanghai.: 上海交通大学反到底兵团.Shanghai jiao tong da xue fan dao di bing tuan. 上海交大教育革命联络站.Shanghai jiao tong da xue ge ming jiao yu lian luo zhan. 1967. 4pp Chinese Cultural Revolution newspaper jointly issued by the "Fight to the End" Corp and Education Revolution Liaison Station Shanghai Jiao Tong University. A quotation from Chairman Mao is accompanied by three lines of propaganda slogans on the first page. This paper features Lin Biao and Chen Boda's directives on education reforms on the first two pages. Light even browning little stained at staples light wear generally good. Text in Chinese. 24.8 x 18.1cm. . 上海交通大学反到底兵团.[Shanghai jiao tong da xue fan dao di b unknown
1967169951上海.Shanghai.: 上海市中等学校教工革命造反委员会.Shanghai Shi zhong deng xue xiao jiao gong ge ming zao fan wei yuan hui. 华东化工学院红旗总部.Hua dong hua gong xue yuan hong qi zong bu. 1967. Two issues of Cultural Revolution newspaper published by Red Guards organisations in Shanghai on 29 April 2917 and 24 August 1969. Each on a single sheet comprising four pages stain on edge of one the other evenly browned some very minor wear ill sound. Text in Chinese. Sheets measure 26 x 38cm and 26.8 x 38.5cm. Issue no. 4 of 教育革命 "Education Revolution" reports how Liu Shaoqi attacked Chairman Mao's student 柯庆施 Ke Qingshi. Ke was accused as spy and was locked up during the Yan'an Rectification Movement in 1942. <br> <br>Issue no. 2 of 红旗 "Red Flag" features a speech delivered by Premier Zhou Enlai on 15 August 1967 criticising Liu Shaoqi. Zhou urges people to only listen to Chairman Mao and Vice Chairman Lin Biao. . 上海市中等学校教工革命造反委员会 unknown
1930171281No place of publication.: No details of publisher. Circa1930. 48 colour educational picture cards with accompanying word cards and 2 spares a total of 98 cards. The cards measure 7 x 5cm and are presented in a coloured pictorial card box measuring 15 x 11 x 4.5cm. Lower section of box repaired the lid is soiled and a trifle worn with a small label of the Matsuzakaya Department Store on one side. A lovely 1930s game. This is a beautifully preserved iroha card game set comes complete with 48 picture cards and 48 word cards and 2 spare cards. The pictures were apparently drawn by Onuma Shogon 1899 - 1983 who often painted nature scenes and animals. They reflect the period in Japan when young boys wore short hair and school uniforms and women wore kimonos more often than western dress. <br> <br>The iroha card game is a traditional board game for New Year day holiday when the family get together to have fun. Many children learn to read characters by playing the game and the sayings that appear on these word cards are still used commonly as proverbs in the contemporary Japan. . No details of publisher. unknown
1976217804供电锯工程师理论.Electric Supply Company Engineers. 1976. Number 1 of a special collection of writing criticising the Gang of Four. This issues focuses on Wang Hongwen and was probably mimeographed for study at a work unit. 26.6 x 19.3cm text in simplified Chinese characters. Print quality variable sometimes affecting legibility. Four folded leaves 8 pages stapled. Upper paper wrapper heavily foxed with light foxing on other leaves upper wrapper detached but still holding at second staple. Wang Hongwen is portrayed in these writings as a political liar and hypocrite who pretended to be a gentleman while placing himself above Mao and presenting himself as a hero in a bid to seize power. The booklet offers intriguing details about his indulgent lifestyle and disregard for others including Mao and Zhou Enlai whose memorial event he is accused of attempting to restrict. . 供电锯工程师理论.[Electric Supply Company Engineers] unknown
1970215881Anhui province.: 安徽省革命委员会出版发行局. Anhui Sheng geming weiyuanhui chuban faxingju. Circa1970s. Full set of 20 'Increase vigilance and defend the motherland' postcard-sized propaganda prints with original protective envelope. Designed by People's Arts Societies in various provinces and cities each has a different slogan. Original envelope is creased at edges opening a little worn and torn but the little prints have been well protected some corners very slightly bumped but overall in crisp and bright condition. 12.9 x 9.4cm . 安徽省革命委员会出版发行局. [Anhui Sheng geming we unknown
