A magnificent reproduction of the 1856 edition of Commodore Matthew Perry’s report to Congress presented in a deluxe wooden Display Chest
Easton Press is pleased to present a publishing first — an extraordinary reproduction of the stunning document that announced the historic opening of Japan to the West presented in a deluxe wooden Display Chest. Narrative on the Expedition of an American Squadron to the South China Seas and Japan is Commodore Matthew Perry’s report submitted to Congress in 1856 detailing his expedition to Asia.
This remarkable reproduction features a custom crafted wooden Display Chest, a vintage brass compass replicated from a 1850’s design and a stunning 23kt gold-plated bookmark with a map of Japan and a black tassel.
Limited to 800 hand-numbered copies.