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Postcard - Elliot Postcard Collection: Japan, 1895 - 1914

  • This coloured card shows the Emperor’s horse-drawn carriage and mounted escort leaving a palace precinct. On the card is printed “H. I. M. The Emperor leaving the palace.”, “陛下二重橋御出門” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 陛下二重橋御出門 — “His Majesty leaving through Nijūbashi” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

    11731.161 This coloured card shows the Emperor’s horse-drawn carriage and mounted escort leaving a palace precinct. On the card is printed “H. I. M. The Emperor leaving the palace.”, “陛下二重橋御出門” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 陛下二重橋御出門 — “His Majesty leaving through Nijūbashi” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

  • This coloured card shows the Bank of Japan building beside a street. On the card is printed “THE BANK OF JAPAN TOKYO.”, “日本銀行” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 日本銀行 — “Bank of Japan” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

    11731.162 This coloured card shows the Bank of Japan building beside a street. On the card is printed “THE BANK OF JAPAN TOKYO.”, “日本銀行” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 日本銀行 — “Bank of Japan” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

  • This black-and-white card shows a temple complex with several people standing in the grounds. On the card is printed “Sumadera Temple, Suma.” and “攝州須磨寺全景”. The Japanese 攝州須磨寺全景 translates as “Complete view of Sumadera Temple, Settsu Province.”

    11731.163 This black-and-white card shows a temple complex with several people standing in the grounds. On the card is printed “Sumadera Temple, Suma.” and “攝州須磨寺全景”. The Japanese 攝州須磨寺全景 translates as “Complete view of Sumadera Temple, Settsu Province.”

  • This coloured card shows a waterside scene at Arashiyama with autumn foliage, boats and figures beside the water. On the card is printed “Chidori-gahuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.” and “京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近”. The Japanese 京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近 translates as “Vicinity of Chidori-ga-fuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.”

    11731.164 This coloured card shows a waterside scene at Arashiyama with autumn foliage, boats and figures beside the water. On the card is printed “Chidori-gahuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.” and “京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近”. The Japanese 京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近 translates as “Vicinity of Chidori-ga-fuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a group of schoolgirls practising in the snow on a wooded slope. On the card is printed “SKATING AT KASHIWASAKI HIGHER GIRLS SCHOOL, NIIGATA” and “新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習”. The Japanese 新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習 translates as “Ski practice at Kashiwazaki Higher Girls’ School, Niigata Prefecture.” Notably, the Japanese caption says “ski practice”, although the English caption says “SKATING.”

    11731.165 This black-and-white card shows a group of schoolgirls practising in the snow on a wooded slope. On the card is printed “SKATING AT KASHIWASAKI HIGHER GIRLS SCHOOL, NIIGATA” and “新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習”. The Japanese 新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習 translates as “Ski practice at Kashiwazaki Higher Girls’ School, Niigata Prefecture.” Notably, the Japanese caption says “ski practice”, although the English caption says “SKATING.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a river with rocks and wooded banks. On the card is printed “VIEW I F KAMUIKOTAN HOKKAID...” and “（北海道）壯快ナル神居古潭ノ眞景（其...）”. The Japanese translates in English as “A magnificent view of Kamuikotan, Hokkaidō.” The final bracketed part is unclear

    11731.166 This black-and-white card shows a river with rocks and wooded banks. On the card is printed “VIEW I F KAMUIKOTAN HOKKAID...” and “（北海道）壯快ナル神居古潭ノ眞景（其...）”. The Japanese translates in English as “A magnificent view of Kamuikotan, Hokkaidō.” The final bracketed part is unclear

  • This black-and-white card shows a misty mountain landscape with a tall tree in the foreground. On the card is printed “Morning Fog Of Kogmaatake” and “木曾名勝　駒ヶ嶽ノ朝霧”. The Japanese translates in English as “Morning mist of Mount Komagatake, a famous scenic place in Kiso.”

    11731.167 This black-and-white card shows a misty mountain landscape with a tall tree in the foreground. On the card is printed “Morning Fog Of Kogmaatake” and “木曾名勝　駒ヶ嶽ノ朝霧”. The Japanese translates in English as “Morning mist of Mount Komagatake, a famous scenic place in Kiso.”

  • This coloured card shows a temple belfry in Nara. On the card is printed “A belfry, Daibutsu, Nara.” and “奈良大佛ノ鐘樓”. The Japanese translates in English as “The bell tower of the Great Buddha, Nara.”

    11731.168 This coloured card shows a temple belfry in Nara. On the card is printed “A belfry, Daibutsu, Nara.” and “奈良大佛ノ鐘樓”. The Japanese translates in English as “The bell tower of the Great Buddha, Nara.”

  • This black-and-white card shows temple buildings and a courtyard with stone lanterns. On the card is printed “The Ishiyama temple” and “近江石山本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “The main hall of Ishiyama, Ōmi.”

    11731.169 This black-and-white card shows temple buildings and a courtyard with stone lanterns. On the card is printed “The Ishiyama temple” and “近江石山本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “The main hall of Ishiyama, Ōmi.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a canal scene with boats, a bridge and buildings. On the card is printed “Inkurain Sosui, Kyoto.” and “京都疏水インクライン”. The Japanese translates in English as “The incline on the Kyoto canal.” More naturally, this means “The Kyoto canal incline.”

    11731.170 This black-and-white card shows a canal scene with boats, a bridge and buildings. On the card is printed “Inkurain Sosui, Kyoto.” and “京都疏水インクライン”. The Japanese translates in English as “The incline on the Kyoto canal.” More naturally, this means “The Kyoto canal incline.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a large temple building and courtyard. On the card is printed “Chiowin Temple, Kyoto.” and “京都知恩院本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “Main hall of Chion-in, Kyoto.”

    11731.171 This black-and-white card shows a large temple building and courtyard. On the card is printed “Chiowin Temple, Kyoto.” and “京都知恩院本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “Main hall of Chion-in, Kyoto.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a large hall and adjoining pavilion in an open courtyard. On the card is printed “Taikyoku-den, Kyoto.” and “京都大極殿”. The Japanese translates in English as “Daigokuden, Kyoto” or “The Great Hall, Kyoto.”

    11731.172 This black-and-white card shows a large hall and adjoining pavilion in an open courtyard. On the card is printed “Taikyoku-den, Kyoto.” and “京都大極殿”. The Japanese translates in English as “Daigokuden, Kyoto” or “The Great Hall, Kyoto.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a pavilion beside a pond and trees. On the card is printed “Ginkakn-ji, Kyoto.” and “京都銀閣寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto” or “The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto.”

    11731.173 This black-and-white card shows a pavilion beside a pond and trees. On the card is printed “Ginkakn-ji, Kyoto.” and “京都銀閣寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto” or “The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a temple gate at the top of a flight of steps among trees. On the card is printed “The gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.” and “京都南禪寺山門”. The Japanese translates in English as “The Sanmon gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.”

    11731.174 This black-and-white card shows a temple gate at the top of a flight of steps among trees. On the card is printed “The gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.” and “京都南禪寺山門”. The Japanese translates in English as “The Sanmon gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a temple hall framed by pine trees. On the card is printed “Toshodaiji, Yamato” and “大和唐招提寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Tōshōdai-ji, Yamato.”

    11731.175 This black-and-white card shows a temple hall framed by pine trees. On the card is printed “Toshodaiji, Yamato” and “大和唐招提寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Tōshōdai-ji, Yamato.”

  • This black-and-white card shows a large government building beside a canal, with pedestrians and boats. On the card is printed “The Dept. of Communications.”, “遞信省” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 遞信省 — “Ministry of Communications” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

    11731.176 This black-and-white card shows a large government building beside a canal, with pedestrians and boats. On the card is printed “The Dept. of Communications.”, “遞信省” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 遞信省 — “Ministry of Communications” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

  • This black-and-white card shows a bridge crossing a lake or river with mountains beyond. On the card is printed “UTAGAHAMA AT NIKKO”, “歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望” and “（日光名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Futara from Utagahama” 日光名所 — “Famous places of Nikkō”

    11731.177 This black-and-white card shows a bridge crossing a lake or river with mountains beyond. On the card is printed “UTAGAHAMA AT NIKKO”, “歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望” and “（日光名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Futara from Utagahama” 日光名所 — “Famous places of Nikkō”

  • This black-and-white card shows Fukuyama Castle above stone walls and trees. On the card is printed “View of Fukuyama Castle”, “福山城全景”, “（備後）” and “（福山望月商店發行）”. The Japanese translates as: 福山城全景 — “Complete view of Fukuyama Castle” 備後 — “Bingo” 福山望月商店發行 — “Published by Mochizuki Shōten, Fukuyama”

    11731.178 This black-and-white card shows Fukuyama Castle above stone walls and trees. On the card is printed “View of Fukuyama Castle”, “福山城全景”, “（備後）” and “（福山望月商店發行）”. The Japanese translates as: 福山城全景 — “Complete view of Fukuyama Castle” 備後 — “Bingo” 福山望月商店發行 — “Published by Mochizuki Shōten, Fukuyama”

  • This black-and-white card shows Kobe harbour with a steamship and smaller boats, with the city and mountains beyond. On the card is printed “General View of Kobe city (1)” and “神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一）”. The Japanese 神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一） translates as “Complete view of the city seen from inside Kobe Harbour (No. 1).”

    11731.179 This black-and-white card shows Kobe harbour with a steamship and smaller boats, with the city and mountains beyond. On the card is printed “General View of Kobe city (1)” and “神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一）”. The Japanese 神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一） translates as “Complete view of the city seen from inside Kobe Harbour (No. 1).”

  • This black-and-white card shows a river gorge with steep rocky cliffs and a bridge in the distance. On the card is printed “THE TENRYUKYO, SHINANO.”, “天龍峽”, “（信濃八景）” and “（河原書店版）”. The Japanese translates as: 天龍峽 — “Tenryū Gorge” 信濃八景 — “Eight Views of Shinano” 河原書店版 — “Kawahara Bookshop edition”

    11731.180 This black-and-white card shows a river gorge with steep rocky cliffs and a bridge in the distance. On the card is printed “THE TENRYUKYO, SHINANO.”, “天龍峽”, “（信濃八景）” and “（河原書店版）”. The Japanese translates as: 天龍峽 — “Tenryū Gorge” 信濃八景 — “Eight Views of Shinano” 河原書店版 — “Kawahara Bookshop edition”

  • This coloured card shows the Emperor’s horse-drawn carriage and mounted escort leaving a palace precinct. On the card is printed “H. I. M. The Emperor leaving the palace.”, “陛下二重橋御出門” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 陛下二重橋御出門 — “His Majesty leaving through Nijūbashi” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”
  • This coloured card shows the Bank of Japan building beside a street. On the card is printed “THE BANK OF JAPAN TOKYO.”, “日本銀行” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 日本銀行 — “Bank of Japan” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”
  • This black-and-white card shows a temple complex with several people standing in the grounds. On the card is printed “Sumadera Temple, Suma.” and “攝州須磨寺全景”. The Japanese 攝州須磨寺全景 translates as “Complete view of Sumadera Temple, Settsu Province.”
  • This coloured card shows a waterside scene at Arashiyama with autumn foliage, boats and figures beside the water. On the card is printed “Chidori-gahuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.” and “京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近”. The Japanese 京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近 translates as “Vicinity of Chidori-ga-fuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a group of schoolgirls practising in the snow on a wooded slope. On the card is printed “SKATING AT KASHIWASAKI HIGHER GIRLS SCHOOL, NIIGATA” and “新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習”. The Japanese 新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習 translates as “Ski practice at Kashiwazaki Higher Girls’ School, Niigata Prefecture.” Notably, the Japanese caption says “ski practice”, although the English caption says “SKATING.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a river with rocks and wooded banks. On the card is printed “VIEW I F KAMUIKOTAN HOKKAID...” and “（北海道）壯快ナル神居古潭ノ眞景（其...）”. The Japanese translates in English as “A magnificent view of Kamuikotan, Hokkaidō.” The final bracketed part is unclear
  • This black-and-white card shows a misty mountain landscape with a tall tree in the foreground. On the card is printed “Morning Fog Of Kogmaatake” and “木曾名勝　駒ヶ嶽ノ朝霧”. The Japanese translates in English as “Morning mist of Mount Komagatake, a famous scenic place in Kiso.”
  • This coloured card shows a temple belfry in Nara. On the card is printed “A belfry, Daibutsu, Nara.” and “奈良大佛ノ鐘樓”. The Japanese translates in English as “The bell tower of the Great Buddha, Nara.”
  • This black-and-white card shows temple buildings and a courtyard with stone lanterns. On the card is printed “The Ishiyama temple” and “近江石山本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “The main hall of Ishiyama, Ōmi.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a canal scene with boats, a bridge and buildings. On the card is printed “Inkurain Sosui, Kyoto.” and “京都疏水インクライン”. The Japanese translates in English as “The incline on the Kyoto canal.” More naturally, this means “The Kyoto canal incline.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a large temple building and courtyard. On the card is printed “Chiowin Temple, Kyoto.” and “京都知恩院本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “Main hall of Chion-in, Kyoto.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a large hall and adjoining pavilion in an open courtyard. On the card is printed “Taikyoku-den, Kyoto.” and “京都大極殿”. The Japanese translates in English as “Daigokuden, Kyoto” or “The Great Hall, Kyoto.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a pavilion beside a pond and trees. On the card is printed “Ginkakn-ji, Kyoto.” and “京都銀閣寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto” or “The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a temple gate at the top of a flight of steps among trees. On the card is printed “The gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.” and “京都南禪寺山門”. The Japanese translates in English as “The Sanmon gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a temple hall framed by pine trees. On the card is printed “Toshodaiji, Yamato” and “大和唐招提寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Tōshōdai-ji, Yamato.”
  • This black-and-white card shows a large government building beside a canal, with pedestrians and boats. On the card is printed “The Dept. of Communications.”, “遞信省” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 遞信省 — “Ministry of Communications” 東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”
  • This black-and-white card shows a bridge crossing a lake or river with mountains beyond. On the card is printed “UTAGAHAMA AT NIKKO”, “歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望” and “（日光名所）”. The Japanese translates as: 歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Futara from Utagahama” 日光名所 — “Famous places of Nikkō”
  • This black-and-white card shows Fukuyama Castle above stone walls and trees. On the card is printed “View of Fukuyama Castle”, “福山城全景”, “（備後）” and “（福山望月商店發行）”. The Japanese translates as: 福山城全景 — “Complete view of Fukuyama Castle” 備後 — “Bingo” 福山望月商店發行 — “Published by Mochizuki Shōten, Fukuyama”
  • This black-and-white card shows Kobe harbour with a steamship and smaller boats, with the city and mountains beyond. On the card is printed “General View of Kobe city (1)” and “神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一）”. The Japanese 神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一） translates as “Complete view of the city seen from inside Kobe Harbour (No. 1).”
  • This black-and-white card shows a river gorge with steep rocky cliffs and a bridge in the distance. On the card is printed “THE TENRYUKYO, SHINANO.”, “天龍峽”, “（信濃八景）” and “（河原書店版）”. The Japanese translates as: 天龍峽 — “Tenryū Gorge” 信濃八景 — “Eight Views of Shinano” 河原書店版 — “Kawahara Bookshop edition”

Historical information

Thought to have originated in Austria in 1869, postcards first gained popularity in Australia in the 1890s.They were used to send short messages to friends and family.
This collection was generated by Mary Emma Elliot of Talgarno.
Talgarno is a rural locality in Victoria, Australia, situated on the southern shoreline of Lake Hume, about 23 km east of Albury-Wodonga. The collection contains postcards from across the world.
Mary Emma Sibley was born in Ironbark, Bendigo in 1859.
She married James Elliot in 1893 and they settled at “Kelso”, Talgarno.
They had two children – Mona and Sibley.
Mary Emma Elliot died in Melbourne in 1944, aged 84 years.

Physical description

This item contains the following:

Twenty Japanese postcards collected by Mrs James Elliot between 1898 and 1915.

11731.161 This coloured card shows the Emperor’s horse-drawn carriage and mounted escort leaving a palace precinct. On the card is printed “H. I. M. The Emperor leaving the palace.”, “陛下二重橋御出門” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as:
陛下二重橋御出門 — “His Majesty leaving through Nijūbashi”
東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

11731.162 This coloured card shows the Bank of Japan building beside a street. On the card is printed “THE BANK OF JAPAN TOKYO.”, “日本銀行” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as:
日本銀行 — “Bank of Japan”
東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

11731.163 This black-and-white card shows a temple complex with several people standing in the grounds. On the card is printed “Sumadera Temple, Suma.” and “攝州須磨寺全景”. The Japanese 攝州須磨寺全景 translates as “Complete view of Sumadera Temple, Settsu Province.”

11731.164 This coloured card shows a waterside scene at Arashiyama with autumn foliage, boats and figures beside the water. On the card is printed “Chidori-gahuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.” and “京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近”. The Japanese 京都嵐山千鳥ヶ淵附近 translates as “Vicinity of Chidori-ga-fuchi at Arashiyama, Kyoto.”

11731.165 This black-and-white card shows a group of schoolgirls practising in the snow on a wooded slope. On the card is printed “SKATING AT KASHIWASAKI HIGHER GIRLS SCHOOL, NIIGATA” and “新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習”. The Japanese 新潟縣柏崎高等女學校スキー練習 translates as “Ski practice at Kashiwazaki Higher Girls’ School, Niigata Prefecture.” Notably, the Japanese caption says “ski practice”, although the English caption says “SKATING.”

11731.166 This black-and-white card shows a river with rocks and wooded banks. On the card is printed “VIEW I F KAMUIKOTAN HOKKAID...” and “（北海道）壯快ナル神居古潭ノ眞景（其...）”. The Japanese translates in English as “A magnificent view of Kamuikotan, Hokkaidō.” The final bracketed part is unclear

11731.167 This black-and-white card shows a misty mountain landscape with a tall tree in the foreground. On the card is printed “Morning Fog Of Kogmaatake” and “木曾名勝　駒ヶ嶽ノ朝霧”. The Japanese translates in English as “Morning mist of Mount Komagatake, a famous scenic place in Kiso.”

11731.168 This coloured card shows a temple belfry in Nara. On the card is printed “A belfry, Daibutsu, Nara.” and “奈良大佛ノ鐘樓”. The Japanese translates in English as “The bell tower of the Great Buddha, Nara.”

11731.169 This black-and-white card shows temple buildings and a courtyard with stone lanterns. On the card is printed “The Ishiyama temple” and “近江石山本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “The main hall of Ishiyama, Ōmi.”

11731.170 This black-and-white card shows a canal scene with boats, a bridge and buildings. On the card is printed “Inkurain Sosui, Kyoto.” and “京都疏水インクライン”. The Japanese translates in English as “The incline on the Kyoto canal.” More naturally, this means “The Kyoto canal incline.”

11731.171 This black-and-white card shows a large temple building and courtyard. On the card is printed “Chiowin Temple, Kyoto.” and “京都知恩院本堂”. The Japanese translates in English as “Main hall of Chion-in, Kyoto.”

11731.172 This black-and-white card shows a large hall and adjoining pavilion in an open courtyard. On the card is printed “Taikyoku-den, Kyoto.” and “京都大極殿”. The Japanese translates in English as “Daigokuden, Kyoto” or “The Great Hall, Kyoto.”

11731.173 This black-and-white card shows a pavilion beside a pond and trees. On the card is printed “Ginkakn-ji, Kyoto.” and “京都銀閣寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto” or “The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto.”

11731.174 This black-and-white card shows a temple gate at the top of a flight of steps among trees. On the card is printed “The gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.” and “京都南禪寺山門”. The Japanese translates in English as “The Sanmon gate of Nanzenji, Kyoto.”

11731.175 This black-and-white card shows a temple hall framed by pine trees. On the card is printed “Toshodaiji, Yamato” and “大和唐招提寺”. The Japanese translates in English as “Tōshōdai-ji, Yamato.”

11731.176 This black-and-white card shows a large government building beside a canal, with pedestrians and boats. On the card is printed “The Dept. of Communications.”, “遞信省” and “（東京名所）”. The Japanese translates as:
遞信省 — “Ministry of Communications”
東京名所 — “Famous places of Tokyo” / “Tokyo sights”

11731.177 This black-and-white card shows a bridge crossing a lake or river with mountains beyond. On the card is printed “UTAGAHAMA AT NIKKO”, “歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望” and “（日光名所）”. The Japanese translates as:
歌の濱ヨリ二荒山遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Futara from Utagahama”
日光名所 — “Famous places of Nikkō”

11731.178 This black-and-white card shows Fukuyama Castle above stone walls and trees. On the card is printed “View of Fukuyama Castle”, “福山城全景”, “（備後）” and “（福山望月商店發行）”. The Japanese translates as:
福山城全景 — “Complete view of Fukuyama Castle”
備後 — “Bingo”
福山望月商店發行 — “Published by Mochizuki Shōten, Fukuyama”

11731.179 This black-and-white card shows Kobe harbour with a steamship and smaller boats, with the city and mountains beyond. On the card is printed “General View of Kobe city (1)” and “神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一）”. The Japanese 神戸港内ヨリ見タル市街全景（其一） translates as “Complete view of the city seen from inside Kobe Harbour (No. 1).”

11731.180 This black-and-white card shows a river gorge with steep rocky cliffs and a bridge in the distance. On the card is printed “THE TENRYUKYO, SHINANO.”, “天龍峽”, “（信濃八景）” and “（河原書店版）”. The Japanese translates as:
天龍峽 — “Tenryū Gorge”
信濃八景 — “Eight Views of Shinano”
河原書店版 — “Kawahara Bookshop edition”

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