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DO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | DUTCH SHIPS
Nagasaki-e is a type of ukiyo-e from the Edo period to the Meiji period, particularly reflecting the unique culture and living environment of Nagasaki as Japan’s only foreign trade port during the period of isolation. This artwork depicting the Dutch ship features the Dutch flag fluttering in the wind, symbolizing Dutch trade activities during the…
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Formosa oolong Tea, 1904
Published in 1904 by the Taiwan Government General’s Bureau of Colonial Affairs, Formosa Oolong Tea is a book dedicated to introducing Taiwan’s tea industry. The book provides an in-depth exploration of tea cultivation, planting, processing, packaging, and export, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Taiwanese tea culture. It includes numerous illustrations and photographs that vividly…
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PIONEERING IN FORMOSA
RECOLLECTIONS OF ADVENTURES AMONG MANDARINS, WRECKERS, & HEAD-HUNTING SAVAGES PIONEERING IN FORMOSA,The first edition features a gold-embossed cover, specially printed with the Chinese characters “老台彎” and “必麒麟.” William Alexander Pickering, known as 必麒麟, was a British explorer and official born on June 9, 1840, in Nottinghamshire. He arrived in Taiwan in 1863 and worked at…
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仏蘭西人之肖像 Portrait of the French,Ukiyo-e,1861A French woman is in front of a mirror, applying her makeup with care.
歌川芳員 Utagawa Yoshikazu (1850-1870) was a ukiyo-e artist from the late Edo period. He gained fame for his works depicting exotic themes following the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859. His art reflects the influences and interests of that era, showcasing a fascination with foreign elements. Offered by Ming Tang Books $650 To purchase, contact…
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DESCRIPTION DE L’ILE FORMOSA EN ASIE,1705
“This book explores the first French translation of George Psalmanazar ‘DESCRIPTION DE L’ILE FORMOSA EN ASIE.’ Although Psalmanazar never actually visited Taiwan, he provided fictional information about the island, which had a significant impact in Europe during the early 18th century. The French translation was first published in Amsterdam in 1705, becoming an important document…