Hirohito, Emperor (1901-1989) & Kojun, Empress (1903-2000) - Scarce oversized formal presentation photographs signed
Emperor of Japan from 1926 to his death in 1989. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II, he renounced his divinity in favor of a democratic constitutional monarchy. Empress Kōjun, born Princess Nagako was a member of the Imperial House of Japan and the wife of Emperor Hirohito.
Incredibly scarce set of
vintage matte-finish three-quarter length photographs of Hirohito and Empress
Nagako. 8.5 x 12.75 inch, n.p., n.d. (about 1957), beautifully signed in thick black
ink in Japanese by the emperor and empress. Inserted with photo corners in the
original presentation folders, bearing an embossed gold Imperial Seal of Japan (called
the Chrysanthemum Seal) on the front. Photographs in very fine condition,
folders with minor handling and corner wear. Few Hirohito/ Kojun signed photographs
are made available to the collecting public, particularly those of this quality
and size. A wonderful pair and one of the finest you can hope to find.
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