{"product_id":"ikoku-ochiba-kago-fallen-leaves-from-a-foreign-country-1854-first-and-only-edition-of-the-rarest-illustrated-account-on-commodore-perry-and-the-arrival-of-the-black-ships-to-japan","title":"Ikoku Ochiba Kago (Fallen Leaves from a Foreign Country), 1854. First and Only Edition of the Rarest Illustrated Account on Commodore Perry and the Arrival of the Black Ships to Japan","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: Ikoku Ochiba Kago (Fallen Leaves from a Foreign Country), 1854. First and Only Edition of the Rarest Illustrated Account on Commodore Perry and the Arrival of the Black Ships to Japan\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Miki Kosai (Utagawa Yoshimori)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tōkyō, Ingakudō\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 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 mid 19th century first and only edition of \u003cb\u003eYoshimori’s\u003c\/b\u003e Ikoku Ochiba Kago, also known as Fallen Leaves from a Foreign Country. Published only a year after Commodore Perry’s first expedition to Japan and his arrival at Uraga, this work serves as a contemporary account to the initial actions which would lead to the eventual opening of Japan, albeit actions which included a show of military force.\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';\"\u003eThere are two double-page woodblock maps, eight double-page woodblock illustrations, and a single full-page woodblock illustration, all in bright colors.\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 following scenes are depicted in colorful detail: \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 comprehensive map of Edo Bay and all listed defence installations; a list of presents exchanged between Japan and the U.S., such as a steam locomotive, plants, a parrot, and more; a color map of North America; Several portraits of Commodore Peery, his son, Commander Adams, one \"NCO Howsle”; various depictions of US Marines and officers, as well as various American arms, uniforms, and band instruments; the steam frigate USS Mississippi.\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 work ends with a Japanese transcription of Perry’s message to Emperor Komei.\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 volume in small octavo (18.2 x 11.7 cm), 40 pages\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 volume is in good shape with wear and staining to the binding. There is worming to the upper side of the pages, affecting some text and imagery. The lower corners are heavily worn and have scattered soiling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216152887,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20251222_161133.jpg?v=1769898594","url":"https:\/\/thatguywiththebooks.com\/products\/ikoku-ochiba-kago-fallen-leaves-from-a-foreign-country-1854-first-and-only-edition-of-the-rarest-illustrated-account-on-commodore-perry-and-the-arrival-of-the-black-ships-to-japan","provider":"That Guy With The Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}