Hakodate Hakodadi Japan Telegraph Hill Harbor View 1856 Perry Expedition print

Hakodadi from Telegraph Hill.

(Asia, Japan, Hakodate, Harbor View, Perry Expedition, Shrine).

Issued 1856, Washington by U.S. Gov. for the official U.S. Government Naval Expedition during 1852-4.

Lithographed New York by Sarony & Co.

Excellent mid-19th century tinted color lithographed print. 

Among the first American published views of this Asian site and the region in general. Still largely under valued and appreciated, an important printed historical visual artifact issued during the expansion of United States in the middle of the 19th century.

Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal. Great image.

Sheet measures c. 8 1/2 "H x 11 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 6 1/2"H x 9 1/2"W.

[R21836].