The Mitsui Ginko - A Handbook for 1897 Scarce English edition
[Japan] Mitsui Bank's first handbook to include an English description of its business activities. The handbook contains a history of the company, organization and managers, financial situation, and information for clients on the banking services provided. The English text is 21 pages and the remainder is in Japanese with illustrations.
Tokyo. Edited & published by Sato Shozaburo. 1896.
Frontispiece of Head Office, 21pp[1], [4], 38pp, [5], 56pp,[5], 70pp,[4] + 6pp of illustrated plates. 17.8 x 11.8cm.
In very good condition. Minor wear and darkening to edges of cover. Top and bottom of spine a little chipped. One short (5mm) closed tear at bottom centre of rear cover. Internally very good to fine. b33010819
