Traditional Japanese woodblock Artwork 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print Sandwich islands Castro Giovanni

Castro Giovanni

The zoomable scan is a major part of the item description

Fine antique color lithographed map

Of note for the clear depiction of Korea as an island

Centerfold split and inexpertly repaired on verso long ago

Traditional Japanese woodblock Artwork 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print Sandwich islands Castro GiovanniFrom an Original Japanese Drawing Obtained in Simoda. (Asia, Japan, Perry Expedition, Japanese Art, Samuarai, Traditional Art). Issued 1856, Washington by U. S. Gov. for the official U. S. Government Naval Expedition during 1852 4. Excellent mid 19th century tinted color lithographed print. Among the first American published views of this piece of art and the region in general. Still largely under valued and appreciated, an important printed