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COMMODORE PERRY'S - JAPAN

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For over 200 years, no foreigner was allowed to enter Japan at all, even shipwrecked sailors were forced to remain so that no information could leak out. A strict feudal system operated, no details were available about the country. The Dutch had established trading relations with the Japanese in early 1600, but were then forced, in 1641, to remove themselves and all future trading via an artificial island called Decima. This was in the Bay of Nagasaki, it was only 600 feet by 240 feet, with a small stone bridge connecting to the mainland. A strong guard was constantly placed at the bridge to prevent foreigners entering and Japanese visiting.

This was the situation until in 1853 an American Squadron under the command of Commodore M.C.Perry, arrived at Edo Bay (Tokyo), demanding that Japan now open its borders to foreign commerce. It is possible that the feudal system was beginning to collapse at this time anyway, and following the Americans visit, there were 21 years of sweeping reforms.

The following collection of sepia toned stone lithograph plates are from the original Narrative of An Expedition Of An American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan. The monumental voyage lasted from 1852 to 1854. Published by Order of Congress of United States, issued in Washington in 1856. Most important selection of views from this voyage, being the first available for over 200 years. Of considerable importance are the portrait studies by Brown. These are the first known works in the Pacific area to be taken by photograph. All are in excellent condition, good quality work, detailed and interesting subjects. Size: 7"x10" plus margins.





World/Foreign Views: (ref:508)

PYJ01. US Steam Frigate, Mississippi, Passing Madeira $45.00 PYJ02. Loo Rock & Pontinha, Madeira (good view) $225.00
PYJ03. Funchal, Madeira, From the Curral (good view) $225.00 PYJ04. Jamestown, St.Helena (good view) $95.00
PYJ05. Valley of the Tomb Near Longwood (St.Helena) $35.00 PYJ06. Longwood from the Gate St.Helena $55.00
PYJ07. Cape Town and Table Mountain (good view) $155.00 PYJ08. Mauritius From the Pouce $125.00
PYJ09. Hindoo Costumes, Mauritius $75.00 PYJ10. Light House, Point De Galle, Ceylon $85.00
PYJ11. Buddhist Temple, Ceylon $95.00 PYJ12. Rajah of Singapore (portrait) $175.00
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PYJ13. River Jurong, Singapore (good view) $185.00 PYJ14. View Hong Kong From the East Point. (excellent view) $375.00
PYJ15. Chinese Temple Hong Kong $150.00 PYJ16. Whampoa Pagoda & Anchorage $65.00
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PYJ17. Fish Market Canton (very interesting) $95.00 PYJ18. Chinese Temple Macao $145.00
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PYJ19. Map Great Lew Chew Islands $150.00 PYJ20. Chief Magistrate of Napha Lew Chew (portrait) $85.00
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PYJ21. Street in Napha, Lew Chew $85.00 PYJ22. Napha From Bamboo Village (Lew Chew) $85.00
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PYJ23. Ancient Castle of Na-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew $35.00 PYJ24. Village Near Napha, Lew Chew $35.00
PYJ25. Ancient Castle ofNa-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew (distant view) $35.00 PYJ26. Encampment of the Exploring Party in Lew Chew $65.00
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PYJ27. Tshan-Di-Coo-Sah, Lew Chew $45.00 PYJ28. Bridge and Causeway at Ma-Chi Na Too, Lew Chew $55.00
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PYJ29. Map of Island of Great Lew Chew $195.00 PYJ30. Com.Perry's Visit to Shui, Lew Chew (good view) $85.00
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PYJ31. Reception at the Castle of Shui (Lew Chew) $55.00 PYJ32. Dinner at the Regents, Lew Chew $25.00
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PYJ33. Court Interpreter Shin, Lew Chew (portrait) $85.00 PYJ34. Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew (good view) $225.00

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PYJ35. Kanaka Village, Bonin Islands $55.00 PYJ36. Regent of Lew Chew (portraits) $85.00

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PYJ37. Afternoon Gossip Lew Chew (portraits) $85.00 PYJ38. Lew Chew Costumes, Middle Class (portraits) $85.00

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PYJ39. Lew Chew (sitting under tree) $85.00 PYJ40. China Girl, Sycee Head Dress (portrait) $85.00

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PYJ41. Macao From Penha Hill (excellent view) $250.00 PYJ42. Jesuit Convent, Macao (good view) $175.00
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PYJ43. Napha From The Sea (Lew Chew) (the ships at anchor) $55.00 PYJ44. Market Place at Napha (Lew Chew) $55.00

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PYJ45. Bay of Wodowara (the US ships off coast) $35.00 PYJ46. Map of Island Formosa $350.00
PYJ47. Outline Map of route taken $10.00  





Japan

PYJ48. View of Uraga, Yedo Bay (Tokyo) $150.00 PYJ49. Map of Japan (14"x12", thin paper) $65.00
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PYJ50. Delivery of the President's Letter $125.00 PYJ51. First Landing at Gorahama (good view) $150.00
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PYJ52. Comm.Perry Meeting Imperial Comm. at Yokuhama $195.00 PYJ53. Chief Interpreters (portraits) $85.00
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PYJ54. View from Webster Island (good view) $125.00 PYJ55. Delivering of American Presents at Yokuhama $175.00
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PYJ56. Temple at Yokuhama (good view) $95.00 PYJ57. Japanese Soldiers at Yokuhama (horses/samurai) $125.00
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PYJ58. Wrestlers at Yokuhama (good sport scene- Sumo) $275.00 PYJ59. Dinner Given Japanese Comm. On Board USSF Powhattan $55.00
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PYJ60. Simoda From Vandalia Bluff (good view) $125.00 PYJ61. Bridge of Cut Stone, Entrance Temple Simoda (good) $75.00
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PYJ62. Japanese Woman (portrait) $85.00 PYJ63. Mother and Child Simoda (good costume) $85.00
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PYJ64. Temple of Hat-Chi-Man-Ya-Chu-Ro Simoda (good scene) $45.00 PYJ65. Devotions in Great Temple Simoda $45.00
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PYJ67. Priest in Full Dress Simoda (costume) $85.00 PYJ68. Budhist Priest (portrait) $85.00
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PYJ69. Bell House at Simoda $65.00 PYJ70. Mariners Temple at Simoda $65.00
 
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PYJ71. Japanese Rice Mill (machinery) $35.00 PYJ72. Kura-Kawa-Kahai Prefect of Simoda (costume,banner) $65.00
 
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PYJ73. Japanese Women, Simoda (costumes) $35.00 PYJ74. Simoda From the American Grave Yard (good view) $125.00
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PYJ75. Japanese Funeral at Simoda (interesting scene) $85.00 PYJ76. View of Hakodadi From Simon Peak (good view) $125.00
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PYJ77. Bungo or Prefect, Hakodadi (samurai costume) $95.00 PYJ78. Chief Temple Hakodadi (good view) $95.00
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PYJ79. Street in Hakodadi (good view) $125.00 PYJ80. Entrance to Temple at Hakotadi (good building) $95.00
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PYJ81. Hakodadi From telegraph Hill (good panorama view) $125.00 PYJ82. Japanese Junk (outline drawing of construction) $15.00
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PYJ83. Japanese Junk (drawing of cross sections) $15.00 PYJ84. Japanese Boat (drawing of unusual flat-boat,oars) $10.00
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PYJ85. Japanese Junk (good view,full sail) $65.00 PYJ86. Fire Companys House & Engine Yokuhama (good) $125.00
 
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PYJ87. Japanese Drawing (full colour of Japanese woodblock) $125.00 PYJ88. Japanese Drawing (Crossing River)(full colour woodblock) $125.00
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PYJ89. Deputy of the Prince Matsmay (costume, samurai) $65.00 PYJ90. Conference Room Hakodadi $35.00
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PYJ91. Prince of Idzu (portrait, samurai) $85.00 PYJ92. Tatsnoski, Second Interpreter (portrait,costume,samurai) $85.00
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PYJ93. Com.Perry Paying Farewell Visit Imperial Comm. Simoda $65.00 PYJ94. Public Bath at Simoda. This is the famous Nude Bathing Scene of Men and Women, a rare item as the print was supressed and only appeared in a few copies of the book. $475.00