1931 Manchurian Incident Photo Album Mukden Incident Kwantung Army Zhang For Sale

Own a Piece of History.

This is a rare original photo album documenting the “Manchurian Incident” (also known as the Mukden Incident) of 1931, a pivotal event that changed the course of world history and marked the beginning of Japanese expansion into mainland Asia.

What is the Manchurian Incident?

On September 18, 1931, the Japanese Kwantung Army staged an explosion near the South Manchuria Railway in Mukden (today’s Shenyang, China). This incident served as a pretext for the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and led to the creation of the puppet state of Manchukuo. The event was a key trigger for the Second Sino-Japanese War and later influenced the outbreak of World War II in Asia.

About This Album:

• Date Published: 1931 (Showa 6), first edition
• Publisher: National Defense Knowledge Association
• Content: Over 60 pages of rare, original photographs featuring Japanese troops, local Chinese leaders (including Zhang Xueliang), cityscapes, captured buildings, and daily life in Manchuria at the time.
• Highlights:
  
• Images of the Kwantung Army’s advance
• Political leaders and Chinese civilians
• Military operations and the occupation of key sites like the Mukden city gates, government buildings, and streets
• Notices and proclamations by the Japanese Army
• Everyday life and tensions on the streets
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Historical Value:

This photo album is an authentic, contemporary record—printed in the same year as the events. It is an invaluable source for historians, collectors, and anyone interested in East Asian history, military studies, or photographic documentation of early 20th-century conflicts.

Condition:

Due to its age (over 90 years old), the album shows heavy wear, stains, discoloration, tears, and possible missing pages or handwritten notes. Please refer to the photos for details. Sold as-is, but its rarity and historical value far outweigh cosmetic flaws.

Why Collectors Seek This:

• True “firsthand” account of a conflict that changed the world
• Sought after by militaria collectors, university researchers, and WWII enthusiasts
• Almost never found outside of Japan

If you are seeking a genuine piece of history, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a unique document from the very start of Japan’s military involvement in China.

Own a Piece of History.

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