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Description
Published in 1933 (Showa 8) by Shooffero,
this original pre-war Japanese art book, “Manchurian Front Pen Drawing Album,” documents the Manchurian and North China fronts through detailed pen-and-ink illustrations.
Rather than photographs, the artist Ota Tenkyō recorded scenes of military operations, occupied cities, railways, fortifications, soldiers’ daily life, and local landscapes using precise line drawings.
The result is a rare visual record showing how the Imperial Japanese Army officially portrayed the continent during the early 1930s.
■ Historical Context (Brief & Neutral)
- Manchurian Incident (1931):
Marked Japan’s large-scale expansion into Manchuria and the beginning of prolonged continental operations. - North China Front:
Strategically vital for railways and logistics, this region saw continuous military presence focused on security, control, and infrastructure.
This book reflects how war and occupation were visually interpreted at the time, making it valuable for collectors of military history, war art, and East Asian studies.
■ Condition
- Size: approx. 19.4 × 27 cm
- Age-related toning and spotting present
- Complete, no missing pages (see photos)
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