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11pc Collection of Meiji and Taisho Era Japanese Documents and Correspondence

A collection of Japanese ephemera dating to the Meiji and Taisho eras, primarily from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The assortment includes official legal forms, financial ledgers, and handwritten personal or business correspondence. One prominent document is an official administrative form from the Hakodate District Court featuring printed text and several red square seals, including one reading Hakodate District Court and others indicating the date Meiji 33 (1900). Other items include a financial ledger sheet with columns for dividends and interest, a document dated Taisho 5 (1916), and several sheets featuring handwritten cursive script. The documents are executed in black and red ink on various paper types. Dimensions: 15.5"W x 11"H Weight: 1 oz. Condition Request Condition Report Good
Estimate:$20
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