Old View of The Ancient Castle of Nagagusko, Ryukyu Islands, Japan, 1856

Reference
PCT-6055A
Date
1856
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
22.0 x 29.0 cm (8.7 x 11.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

Description: Antique print titled ‘Ancient Castle of Na-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew‘.

View of the ancient castle of Nagagusko, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China seas and Japan, performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry (..)' by Francis L. Hawks.

Artists and Engravers: Lithographs after W. Heine and E. Brown.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Stain in right margin, small hole next to image. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.

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