Ichikawa Raijirō (sold) (市川来次郎)
Ichikawa Raijirō (市川来次郎; fl. c. 1876 - 1893) was an editor, cartographer, and publisher of the early Meiji period based in Tokyo. His known works are quite limited - aside from an impressive world map, he also published several illustrated works (画譜, gafu) of the sort that were popular in the Meiji era.
AKA: 市川来次郎
Reference an audience eager to learn about the world.
重訂萬國地圖 / [Revised World Map].
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This is a scarce 1876 (Meiji 9) Ichikawa Raijirō world map. A distinctive product of the early Meiji period, the map scrupulously includes not only geographic information but also reference material from a range of related sciences. (more details)
Features the flag of the Republic of Texas.
新訂萬國地圖 / [Newly Revised World Map].
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- Digital Map Information
- Suitable for large format printing
- Full resolution TIFF file
- ICC color profile embedded
- Delivered instantly via download link
This is a scarce, unjoined six-sheet 1889 (Meiji 22) Ichikawa Raijirō map of the World. A distinctive product of the Meiji Era, the map scrupulously includes not only geographic information but also reference material from a range of related sciences. The map, although well after the fact, includes the flag of the Republic of Texas - suggesting Japanese recognition of the short-lived state. (more details)