Description: The Japan Times Enthronement Number Circa 1928. A 94 year old book. While reading this you still can feel like traveling across Showa Era, without leaving your home. This is a rare book, you’ll never find the same one. In Japan, it is known as Houou. The Japanese phoenix looks like a peacock with a tail made up of long colorful feathers. This fiery animal embodies the cycle of life, rebirth, immortality and triumph. While, the chrysanthemum symbolizes royalty, longevity and rejuvenation. The mythical bird and flowers are featured on the front of the book, truly vibrant and colorful. The Japan Times Enthronement Number Circa 1928 After the enthronement ceremony of the Showa Emperor in the 3rd year of the Showa Era. In this book, you can see the social background of the time, foreign policy, and the process of adopting the West, as well as photos of the accession ceremony about 90 years ago, photos of the imperial family members, and congratulatory messages from various countries. This features the Imperial Majesty the Empress, and his Imperial Majesty the Emperor at the beginning of the page. An inscription inside the book of the person who gifted the book. The name of the gift receiver, month and year. The book is well preserved. Book measures approx: 17 3/4” length x 12” width x 1/2” thickness The pages are intact, complete and in good condition for its age, but due to age the cover shows some imperfections such as wear, staining. Wear consistent with age and use. Photos are taken in natural light; actual color(s) may vary. Item is as pictured and comes from a smoke and pet free home. Please carefully review the pictures as they are the best descriptors of the item.
Price: 6150 USD
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-05-12T09:59:46.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940