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Our Journey to Japan by SCHIFF, Jacob (1847-1920) - 1907
by SCHIFF, Jacob (1847-1920)
Our Journey to Japan
by SCHIFF, Jacob (1847-1920)
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[New York]: Printed as a surprise to the author [by the New York Cooperative Society], 1907. 4to. Plates and illustrations. Publisher's paper-backed boards, label on the upper cover, spine worn The noted Jewish-American banker's account of his journey to Japan to receive the Order of the Rising Sun for his role financing the Russo-Japanese War. On his February to May 1906 visit to Japan, Schiff became the first foreign private citizen to ever receive the Order of the Rising Sun and met privately with the Emperor. His work provides a daily recounting of his journey and impressions of Japan. Scarce.
- Bookseller Donald Heald Rare Books (US)
- Format/Binding 4to
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Printed as a surprise to the author [by the New York Cooperative Society]
- Place of Publication [New York]
- Date Published 1907
- Keywords 20th century