{"product_id":"dai-nihon-kairiku-dochu-zue-a-map-of-the-great-japan-sea-roads-circa-1800-1850-a-late-edo-period-woodblock-illustrated-map-of-japan-encompassing-part-of-ezo-to-a-part-of-ryukyu","title":"Dai Nihon Kairiku Dōchū Zue (A Map of the Great Japan Sea Roads), Circa 1800-1850. A Late Edo Period Woodblock Illustrated Map of Japan, Encompassing Part of Ezo to a Part of Ryūkyū","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Dai Nihon Kairiku Dōchū Zue (A Map of the Great Japan Sea Roads), Circa 1800-1850. A Late Edo Period Woodblock Illustrated Map of Japan, Encompassing Part of Ezo to a Part of Ryūkyū\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century woodblock printed color map of Japan, entitled Dai Nihon Kairiku Dōchū Zue, or A Map of the Great Japan Sea Roads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn dense detail, the map details various castles and fortresses, as well as mapping out sea routes, borders, short land routes, and of course major capitals and all surrounding cities and towns. There are also crests of daimyo noted as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe map itself encompasses part of Ezo all the way to a part of Ryuku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe map has been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of flowers, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne printed map bound in handscroll format, roughly 29 x 431 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis map is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade cover. There is some rubbing and wear at the beginning, and several sharp creases throughout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623316193591,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_163246.jpg?v=1769974649","url":"https:\/\/thatguywiththebooks.com\/products\/dai-nihon-kairiku-dochu-zue-a-map-of-the-great-japan-sea-roads-circa-1800-1850-a-late-edo-period-woodblock-illustrated-map-of-japan-encompassing-part-of-ezo-to-a-part-of-ryukyu","provider":"That Guy With The Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}