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¥100,000
An extraordinary, high-value Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) personal photo album containing over 95 original vintage photographs from the early Showa era (1930s).
This album stands out for its exceptional documentation of heavy weaponry and military assets. Highlights include official portraits of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun, detailed shots of Type 11 / Type 92 light and heavy machine guns on tripods and anti-aircraft mounts, Type 92 battalion guns / field artillery, early biplanes in flight formation, armored cars/vehicles, Osaka Castle garrison views, and military festivals/parades. Nearly every photograph is accompanied by its original printed paper caption label. An elite primary-source document for WWII historians and advanced militaria collectors.
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Type: Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Photo Album (Rikugun / 陸軍)
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Period: Pre-WWII / Showa Era (c. 1930s)
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Quantity: 1 Album with 95+ Original Photos
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Key Content: Imperial Portraits (Emperor Hirohito & Empress Kojun), Type 11 & Type 92 Machine Guns, Artillery Guns, Aircraft, Armored Vehicles, Osaka Castle, Printed Captions
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Format: Dark green velvet-covered album with corner-mounted photos and printed labels
Shipping Information
🇯🇵 Japan: ¥1,000 — 1–3 business days
🌏 Rest of Asia: ¥2,500 — 3–5 business days
🇪🇺 EU: ¥4,000 — 5–8 business days
🇺🇸 US: ¥8,000 — 5–8 business days (DDP)
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