 1938 Sato Manga or Cartoon WWII Propaganda Map of China  WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: ÊîØÈǣ˶ãÂ≠�§ßÂú∞Âúñ / Large Map of China. Description: A rare 1938 Showa 13 World War II or Second Sino-Japanese War manga style propaganda map of China by the Japanese painter and manga artist Kato Takashiro. Published for the Japanese Youth Club or Shonan Club, this map illustrates all of China with manga style illustrations of Chinese workers engaged in a variety of tasks. It also illustrates shipping and transportation networks throughout China. PropagandaThe map is designed to lionize Japanese achievements during the 1837-1838 invasion of Japan. In Nanjing, a 'happy' Chinese man flies the quinta-color Chinese Republic National Flag (1912 ‚Äì 1929) which was revived by the Japanese following the invasion to represent the puppet regime (1937/38 -1945). In Beijing, a Japanese soldier holds a Chinese child who carries the Japanese Flag. Nearby a Chinese civilian holds the quinta-color puppet regime ensign. Manchuria is colored in pink, indicating Japanese dominance, while Korea, Taiwan, the conquered Manchurian port of Dalian, and Japan itself is dark red, indicating that these areas are fully integrated into Imperial Japan.The verso features some 72 images illustrating the accomplishments of the Japanese Empire in the invasion of China. Most of the references cover the period between July 7, 1937 Marco Polo Bridge Incident (Lugouqiao) to Japanese occupation of Xuzhou on May 19, 1938. That this map was intended for Japanese schools to support the Êù±‰∫¨È´ò�≠âÂ�´�ØÑÂ≠�ʆ°ÊïôË´ñ (Tokyo Higher Normal School Teaching Doctrine) is indicative of the militarization of Japanese youth in the early days of World War II. Publication History and CensusThis map was published as an addendum to the Japanese Youth Club magazine Vol. 25 No. 8. It was drawn by Kato Takashiro (Âä†Ëó§ÈöÜÂõõÈÉé) and published under the supervision of Yasutar≈ç Sat≈ç (‰ΩêËó§Ë£ï§™ÈÉé), a teacher of Tokyo Higher Normal School. It was issued on July 1 of 1938.Size: Printed area measures 36.26 inches high by 24.5 inches wide. Condition: Very good. Minor wear along original fold lines and at fold intersections. Laid down on archival tissue. Japanese propaganda printed on verso. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
