Occupied Japan Collectibles incl. Makers’ Marks (1945-1952) / Book + Values

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OCCUPIED JAPAN FOR COLLECTORS (1945-1952)
by Florence Archambault, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA, 1992.
Illustrated with over 400 color photographs of several thousand items, this fascinating book shows 133 different manufacturers’ marks, and includes a value guide [see date of publication]. “During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point for rebuilding the Japanese economy.  This book is filled with thousands of once familiar items of ceramics, paper, glass, celluloid, wood and papier-mâché which were marked “Made in Occupied Japan.” and shipped to the United States.  Today, these varied and colorful goods have increased in value and are avidly collected.”
8.9” x 11.3” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.
134 pages.
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