Lot 4392

Description

Japan, WWII, Imperial Rescript on the Declaration of War, released by the Cabinet at 1100 hours on 8 December 1941, original Japanese text fold out document in purple and gilt folder with official matching text slipcover (355mm x 109mm), together with typed English translation, in a heavy brown leather, clip lock and strap down briefcase with the name 'K.Takahashi' gold blocked on the outside flap. A few tears at ends of slipcover otherwise very fine.