— The Taikan Coronation Number, 1915

Osaka , The Taikan Sha & Co. 1915. First edition. Hardback. A vanishingly scarce souvenir publication issued in celebration of the Coronation of Emperor Yoshihito. First edition of this vanishingly scarce album, published as a souvenir for the 1915 coronation of Emperor Yoshihito, marking his enthronement as Japan's 123rd Emperor.The significant state event mixed ancient rituals with modern politics, attended by foreign dignitaries.This work includes sections on the Coronation's laws, a biography of the Emperor, an account of the imperial procession at Kyoto, the grand banquet, traditional clothing, and the various rituals held.Illustrated with a monochrome plate, two intricate colour plates with gilt, and numerous in-text photographic images.The fourth publication from The Taikan Sha & Co, introduced by its Managing Editor T. Kawata.Advertisements to the front and rear of the work. In the original illustrated paper boards, with string binding. Externally, boards are toned and spotted in places, with rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .