Up for sale is a rare vintage promotional booklet titled \"The Manufacturers in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan,\" published specifically for the 1933 \"A Century of Progress International Exposition\" (Chicago World\'s Fair).
Issued by the Exhibitors\' Association of Aichi Prefecture and printed by Nagoya Insatsu Kaisha on May 25, 1933, this English-language booklet was distributed to international visitors to showcase the industrial and artistic craftsmanship of mid-Japan during the pre-war era.
[Key Features & Highlights]
- Stunning Cover Art: Features a beautiful, stylized illustration of Nagoya Castle in the classic Shin-hanga (modern woodblock print) aesthetic. The artwork seamlessly wraps around to the back cover, showing the castle\'s stone walls and moat.
- Historical Content: Contains detailed insights into Japan\'s industries during the Great Depression, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation.
- Famous Manufacturers & Advertisements: Includes rare pre-war records, text, and logos of world-renowned Japanese companies. Most notably, it features \"NORITAKE CHINA\" (Nippon Toki Kabushiki Kaisha) with its classic M-in-wreath backstamps, \"MEITO CHINA\" (Nagoya Seito Sho), Nippon Gaishi (NGK), and Suzuki Violin.
- Local Industry Map: Features a striking map at the back showing the global shipping routes connecting the Port of Nagoya to North/South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia.
[Condition]
Excellent vintage condition for a paper item over 90 years old. The booklet has been preserved remarkably well with minimal edge wear. The colors on the cover remain vibrant. The original staples are intact with no major rust bleeding or tearing around the spine. The pages are flat, clean, and entirely legible. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.
This is an incredibly scarce piece of World\'s Fair memorabilia and a must-have for collectors of 1933 Chicago Exposition history, pre-war Japanese design, or antique Noritake/ceramic ephemera.
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