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Pocket Guide to Japan , 1935
- Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
 (US)
- Seller Inventory #: 007221
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: Very Good
- Illustrator: 6 Color Maps Plus Folding Color Map at Rear, 109 b/w Photos
- Edition: First Edition
- Publisher: Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways
- Place: Tokyo
- Date published: 1935
Description
Tokyo: Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways, 1935. "With Special Reference to Japanese Customs, history, Industry, Education, Art, Accomplishments, Amusements, etc. ". pages xvi, 184. Quite surprisingly clean and tight copy of this pre World War Two guidebook. A small piece is missing from the bottom of the spine, otherwise an handsome copy. . First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Illus. by 6 Color Maps Plus Folding Color Map at Rear, 109 b/w Photos. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.
12mo : An abbreviation for duodecimo, a book size describing a book which is approximately 7 by 4.5 inches.
tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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