The Spell of Japan, Illustrated
Boston: The Page Company, 1914, July. [TRAVEL] [BINDING] [WOMAN AUTHOR]. The Colonial Press, C.H. Simonds Co., Boston.
Fold-out map: Japan Main Islands. Inset of Outline Map of Japan, Taiwan (Formosa) and Ryukyu Islands, and Yezo and Chishima (Kurile Is.), Rand McNally & Co.
First edition, first impression. 8vo; xviii, map, 396pp; dark green cloth over board, gilt stamped lettering, pictorial decoration in green, blue, and gold on front and spine; gilt upper edge, untrimmed fore edge; color pictorial eps; color fp on glazed paper with titled tissue guard + an additional 5 color plates, 48 black and white photographic illustrated plates; age toned edges and a few spots, upper corner on pg 306 lacking; very good plus. Item #2254
One of the travel books authored by Isabel Weld Anderson, nee Perkins (1876-1948). She was a Boston heiress, philanthropist and author. Widely traveled during her privileged youth and with her husband, Larz Anderson, who served in various diplomatic posts including as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. The author is known for her books on travel, poetry, and those for children.
This book covers the Anderson’s time at the embassy, as well as cities around Japan, festivals, a school and hospital, a teahouse, temples, gardens, and other important sites.
Price: $225.00