Kozaburo Tamamura (Japanese, 1856-1923) et al. Album of 38 views of Japan, 1880s Hand-colored albumen prints 7-7/8 x 9-7/8 inches (20.0 x 25.1 cm) or the reverse (images/sheets) Containing 38 photographs of Japan, many with an inventory number and a caption, in English, in the negative. Oblong folio, lacquer covers with gilt-highlights depicting a woman flower arranging on the front and insects on the rear cover; leather backstrip; all edges gilt. Views including a group of Westerners with Kago carriers (possibly one of the owners of the album), views of Nagasaki, Nara, Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Nikko, seven views of silk farming and weaving, and occupational studies. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved