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Description
Original 1893 (Meiji 26) Imperial Japanese Magazine “Seika” – featuring a detailed cutaway diagram of the British First-Class Cruiser HMS Blake.
Published by Tokyo Kokko-sha, this issue vividly reflects Japan’s rapid modernization and fascination with Western naval technology during the late 19th century.
In the years leading up to the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895), Japan closely studied and adopted British naval systems.
The HMS Blake, launched in 1889, represented the pinnacle of Royal Navy engineering — and this publication introduced its inner structure to Japanese readers as a model of progress and power.
This magazine captures the spirit of the Meiji era — when Japan sought to transform itself from a feudal society into a modern world power through science, education, and military reform.
Details:
• Published: January 15, 1893 (Meiji 26)
• Publisher: Tokyo Kokko-sha
• 44 pages, complete
• Features: HMS Blake warship cross-section diagram
• Condition: Some age toning, staple reinforcement, minor wear and foxing on cover; no missing pages.
A rare and historically important artifact illustrating how Japan looked to Britain as its model for naval power and modernization.
Perfect for collectors of Meiji-era military, naval history, or early Japanese print culture.
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