Editor: Yuichi Sekita
Publisher: Seigensha Art Publishing
Publication: 2015, First Edition
Binding: Softcover, section sewn
Pages: 256
Size: 105 x 150
Text: Japanese, English
(Preface) 'Railroad Station Stamp Designs A selection from historical landmarks and scenic spots across Japan Rubber stamps are installed at railroad stations throughout Japan. As many as 5,000 such stamps are in use today.
Each one is unique, bearing the station name along with specially designed patterns that convey the uniqueness of the locality via images of sightseeing spots, specialty products and other aspects of the region.
Just looking through these stamps makes one feel like going on a trip. This volume contains approximately 380 imprints of such stamps selected from all over the country and representing various periods, drawing from the compiler's collection of around 70,000, Categorized by pictorial themes such as castles, hot spring resorts, mountains, flowers, cuisine and festivals, this book contains many rare imprints of stamps that are no longer in use. Go on a train trip with these railroad station stamps!'
Condition: Very Good. All titles are used and show shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing to dust jacket.
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