Scarce 1931 first English-language edition. Innoue (here "Innouye") was a prominent banker who served terms as both the head of the Bank of Japan and the Minister of Finance. He was one of the two assassination victims of the League of Blood, led by Nisshō Inoue, in 1932. 


With the additional distinction of being From the personal library of Henry Rosovsky, with his ownership inscription. Economist, dean and two-time acting president at Harvard, Henry Rosovsky first rose to prominence as an expert on the Japanese economy. More recently he appeared in the Epstein files, most notably alongside Trump in the infamous "Birthday Book." Jeffrey Epstein claimed in an email that he and Rosovsky were "best friends." 


Cover has age and extremity wear; dampstain at tail forecorner has also discolored the last few leaves of the textblock. Small vintage bookseller label inside cover; also inside covers are small remnants of a sales slip or something similar that was tipped in. 


No ownership markings, NOT a former library book. Same or next business day ship, careful packaging, no surprises. Shipping includes delivery confirmation. Cover perimeters sunned.


We have numerous other books on Japan during this era. Shipping discount applies for multiple items.