Philatelic Specialist Book: Japan's Messenger Service by Hisashi Ninomiya, published February 1987. Selected book by the Japan Library Association, brand new. Includes all enclosed supplements and attachments. An overture to postal service... A specialized research book on Japan's messenger service, introducing the circumstances and historical materials of the transitional period from Japan's messenger service to the modern postal system with color photographs. A large work of 162 pages, including chronologies, references, and many color pages. Rare book, boxed, original retail price 4700 yen. Although new, it has been handled by a person once. Please consider this with your understanding.