Exotic adventures in Meiji Japan

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By Ivoi (Paul). 'Message from the Mikado' followed by 'A Little Girl against an Empire'. Paris, Boivin & Cie, publishers (Ancienne Librairie Furne), 'Les Voyages Excentriques' series, undated. 434 pp. + 458 pp., 31 x 23 cm. Pecaline cardboard binding with beveled edges, gilt edges. Illustrated with 84 in-text engravings and 18 large out-of-text compositions after drawings by Georges Conrad. One detached board present, text block nearly detached, corners worn, headbands worn, spine needs tightening, 3 frayed leaves (would benefit from restoration).