The Far East. An illustrated fortnightly newspaper, volume III, no. IX. Yokohama, Tuesday, October 1st, 1872. Photographer(s): Unknown
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Imprint: Printed and published for the proprietors by James R. Anglin, at the 'Japan Gazette' Printing Office, No. 87, Main Street, Yokohama, Japan. Quarto, 280 x 225 mm, pp. 97-108 of vol. 3, with albumen prints pasted-in alongside text. The 24 issues of volume 3, 1 June 1872 to 17 May 1873, ...
Genre: Architectural Photography Seated Buddha statue and other smaller images in foreground, with steps leading to the temple gateway in the background.
Genre: Architectural Photography View of an image of Shaka Sama, 'the first who introduced the Buddhist religion into Japan,' with the tombs of wives of Tokugawa lords on either side.
The Far East. An illustrated fortnightly newspaper, volume III, no. X. Yokohama, Wednesday, October 16th, 1872. Photographer(s): Unknown
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Imprint: Printed and published for the proprietors by James R. Anglin, at the 'Japan Gazette' Printing Office, No. 87, Main Street, Yokohama, Japan. Quarto, 280 x 225 mm, pp. 109-120 of vol. 3, with albumen prints pasted-in alongside text. The 24 issues of volume 3, 1 June 1872 to 17 May 1873,...
View of the railway embankment, from Shinagawa to Shinbashi. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along the line, the embankment running alongside Tokyo waterfront, with houses to the left. The Shinbashi (Shimbashi) station was opened on 14 October 1872.
The pavilion at Yedo Terminus [Tokyo]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across the line towards the new Shinbashi (Shimbashi) railway station on the newly completed Tokyo-Yokohama line, with the pavilion built for the opening ceremony in the foreground. The building was opened on 14 October 1872 (see following prints).