[Japanese maritime advertisement banner]
Tokyo: [ca. 1900]. 52" x 20" large oblong broadside in off-white paper with black text in the Japanese language; red and brown accents including anchors at the four corners, a chain border, and seventeen nautical flags which represent the vessels for various shipping insurances, companies, and services. Light soiling and wrinkling, small tears along the edges without significant loss. Overall, a striking turn-of-the-century banner. Very good.
An advertisement for Japanese shipping, warehouse, and trading services, with mention of Osaka City and Kobe City. Includes stamp for "Yoshida" in addition to prominent shipping outfits, such as Yoshidahira Kaisoten and Yoshisahira Soko. Item #2698
Price: $850.00