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Description
This is an original pre–World War II Imperial Japanese Navy photo book, published in the early 1930s (Showa 7–8 / 1932–1933).
The book was issued by a naval research publisher in Tokyo and presents the true contemporary view of Japan’s naval power before WWII, not a postwar reprint or retrospective work.
What this book contains
- Battleships, cruisers, aircraft carriers, and submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy
- Naval aviation, seaplanes, and flight operations
- Torpedoes, naval mines, and modern naval weapons
- Sailors’ daily life, onboard operations, and training scenes
- Naval ports, facilities, and fleet overviews with specifications
The volume is heavily illustrated with authentic period photographs, allowing collectors to visually study the IJN at its peak development stage.
Historical significance
Published years before the Pacific War, this book reflects how the Imperial Japanese Navy presented its strength to the public at the time.
It is a valuable primary source for researchers, historians, and serious naval collectors.
Unlike modern publications, this book preserves the original language, layout, photography, and ideology of the era.
Condition
- Visible age wear, edge wear, and toning due to age
- Binding remains intact
- Pages and photographs are present as shown
Please review all photos carefully.
This is an authentic vintage item, not a reproduction.
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