Gotō Shichirōemon (sold)
Gotō Shichirōemon (後藤七郎右衛門, fl. c. 1886 - 1911) was a Japanese cartographer active in Osaka during the early 20th century. His later work is commonly associated with the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun. His is most likely a descendent of the great Japanese swordmaker Goto Ichijo.
Japan asserting its position on the world stage.
世界交通全图 / World Traffic Map. / Sekai kōtsū zenzu.
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An exceptional 1909 or Meiji 42 Osaka Daily News Agency map of the world on Mercator's Projection. The map embraces an art nouveau aesthetic with regard to its decorative borders, which incorporate the flags and ensigns of the world's powers, among them the Azure Dragon flag of the Qing. The whole is centered on Japan and the Pacific and includes shipping routes throughout the world. Statistical tables in the lower quadrants advance detail regarding the land, population, fiscal revenue, and armaments of each nation. (more details)