Collection: Osher Map Library Collection
Name: The Coffin Islands surveyed by order of Commodore M.C. Perry U.S.N. by Lieuts. G.B. Balch, G.H. Cooper & L.A. Beardslee Mid. of the U.S. Ship Plymouth Commander John Kelly U.S.N. ; engraved by S. Siebert, lettering by C.A. Knight.
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Dimensions: 46 x 42 cm on sheet 52 x 45 cm
Historical Context: American Commodore Matthew Perry led four of his ships into Tokyo Bay Harbor on July 8, 1853 seeking to re-establish trade with Japan after this country's 200 year isolation. In 1854 both countries signed a treaty allowing trade at two ports.
LC Call Number: G7962.B6 1854 U5
OCLC: 1313530650
Accession Number: OML-1854-75
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