c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler”

c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler” For Sale

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c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler”:
$3500.00

Exceptional original c. 1926 vintage photograph of Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo, mounted on his favorite charger reviewing his officers at the beginning of the Shōwa era. The original typed verso caption reads: “LATEST PHOTO OF JAPAN’S RULER—EMPEROR HIROHITO REVIEWS HIS OFFICERS” and identifies this as “the most recent likeness of His Majesty.” From the Underwood & Underwood/Bettmann archives, with original paper caption on verso. A remarkable early image of Hirohito at the opening of a reign that would span Japan’s imperial expansion, World War II, surrender, and postwar transformation. Size: 6.5x8.5

c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler” For Sale

c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler”: $3500.00

c. 1926 Emperor Hirohito Reviews His Officers — “Latest Photo of Japan’s Ruler”:
$3500.00