Theobald A. Purcell — A Suburb of Yedo

London, Chapman and Hall, 1889. First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated look into Tokyo as it was in the nineteenth century, a charming collection of sketches on the city. The first edition of this work.A very scarce work.A charming study into the city of Tokyo, formally known as 'Yedo' or 'Edo&apos.These sketches were originally published in the 'Japan Weekly Mail&apos.Illustrated with twenty-three plates.Collated, complete.Written by Theobald Andrew Purcell, who was a surgeon-major and principal medical officer to the Japanese government. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Light wear to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .