Lot of 2 Vintage Japanese Dictionaries WWII Era Abukuma Warship Mark Maps For Sale

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Lot of 2 Vintage Japanese Dictionaries WWII Era Abukuma Warship Mark Maps:
$100.00

Lot of 2 vintage Japanese dictionaries, including a 1939 Sanseido’s New Concise English-Japanese Dictionary and an older Japanese character reference dictionary.

One dictionary features a marking identifying the Japanese warship Abukuma, which served in the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII. The dictionary also contains maps, adding to its historical interest.

Both books feature Japanese text and period printing, making them interesting pieces for collectors of Japanese history, WWII-era memorabilia, antique books, and historical reference materials.

Condition: Poor, heavily distressed vintage condition. Significant wear throughout, including damaged bindings, torn and fragile pages, staining, discoloration, and loose or separating pages. Some pages may be missing. Please review all photos carefully.

Sold together as found. The naval marking is visible, but the books’ connection to military service has not been authenticated.