PAETG1 Paek Tuyong: TONG GUK MUNHON NOK & CHO (?) DO NOK. (A Documentary Record of Korea). 東國文獻錄, 爼豆錄. N.p. (Seoul?), n.d.(1850/60s?) 48; 40; 34 folded leaves. 3 vols. 25x17 cm. Stitched. GBP 1,900.00 In three volumes. Comprises brief records and biographies of notable historical personalities, kings, officials, literati etc. from throughout Korea's history. Also includes details on palaces, temples, academies and areas of the country. As with many Korean books, hard to date but probably from the early-mid 19th century. Printed using hanja - Chinese characters. A pleasing example of Korean printing with typical Korean paper and a distinct Korean style. Rare. Subjects: Rare Books Item 96 in List 211. URL for this record: hanshan.com/?p/PAETG1.HTM Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |