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1875 Japanese Street Scene - Antique Engraving - Illustrated Travels Vol 6 Meiji Japan Victorian - 11.5 x 8 in
Antique wood engraving of a Japanese street scene depicting merchants, porters, and townspeople outside a traditional timber shopfront with Japanese kanji signage. From Illustrated Travels, Volume 6, edited by H. W. Bates, published 1875. Page measures 11.5 × 8 in.
Fine black ink engraving on cream paper with strong contrast and detailed linework throughout figures and architecture. Captioned "Street Scene" below the image; page number 272 visible in margin. Aged paper with light toning consistent with 1870s periodical printing.
Suited to collectors of Victorian travel illustration, Meiji-era Japan, and Asian cultural history.
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**About Your Purchase**
- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold Unframed.
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Good, consistent with age. Text on reverse.
**U.S. Customers – No Tariffs or Fees**
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- Sent via Royal Mail Duty Pre-Paid — customs fees covered. No extra charges at delivery.
- Delivery in 5–12 days.
**Returns & Shipping**
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- **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard.
- **Dispatch:** Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK) & Tracked International.
- UK: 1–3 days
- US/EU: 5–12 days
- Rest of world: 7–21 days
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About This Print
This original places print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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