Yokohama, 1:2,5000, c. 1875

Containers:

Folder 2

Component identifier:

Item 29

Content Summary:

Topography and settlement areas shown on map. Shows land lots in the Settlement and on the Bluff. Scales for Japanese Ri, English mile and Kilometres shown. Reference lists institutions including banks, shops and the British, Chinese and French consulates. Calculations annotated in pencil on verso. Note accompanying map states '(This map was issued with "The Japan Gazette Hong List and Directory for 1876".) Note: A somewhat better plan for the "Yokohama Settlement, 1862-3" is to be found in "Japan Gazette Yokohama Semi-Centennial 1859-1909".' On sheet 31 x 30 cm.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The material in the Harold S. Williams collection was donated to the library in various stages by both Harold and Gertrude between 1978 and 1995, with donations from their son also occurring in 2002.

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