This group was issued as part of Major Cities of Japan: A Graphic Survey for Civil Affairs Officers, prepared for U.S. military-government personnel during the closing period of World War II.
The Tokyo survey contains 18 separate maps, and this example includes all 18 maps documented for the Tokyo group.
These are not ordinary tourist or commercial maps. They were prepared to give Civil Affairs and military-government officers detailed information about Tokyo and its infrastructure in anticipation of the administration of Japan.
The maps examine different aspects of Tokyo and the surrounding area, including urban infrastructure and services. One example shown in the photographs, “City of Tokyo Japan – Communications,” maps such facilities as telephone offices, telegraph offices and radio stations.
The maps are in very nice condition for their age, particularly considering their intended working use. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and contents.
IMPORTANT: The Major Cities of Japan: A Graphic Survey for Civil Affairs Officers master portfolio shown in the photographs originally housed the larger multi-city collection. The master portfolio is shown for historical context only and is NOT included in this Tokyo listing. This listing is for the complete group of 18 Tokyo maps only.
A fascinating and uncommon piece of WWII Pacific Theater history with appeal to collectors of World War II maps, U.S. military-government material, Civil Affairs ephemera, Occupation of Japan material, historic Tokyo cartography, and military intelligence/planning documents.
Includes all 18 Tokyo maps. They are being offered together as a group and will not be separated.
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