Kamera und Lokomotiv

1938. YOSHIKAWA, H. and Y. Kamera to Kikansha. Kamera und Lokomotiv. 195 pp. Illustrated throughout with photographs. 8vo, 190 x 210 mm., bound in publisher's cloth. Tokyo: Genkosha, 1938. A fine copy of this prewar photo-book on Japanese steam trains by Hayao Yoshikawa (1890-1959), who was best known for his books on photographic techniques. In addition to the imaginative photographs, great care was given to the choice of typography and layout. Especially rare with its impressive dustwrapper and slipcase. OCLC lists only a 1993 version in the National Diet Library. Small piece missing from spine of duswrapper, otherwise an exceptional copy.