1780 Japanese Chinese Language Dictionary Mori Teisai 5v Woodblock Print
An interesting Edo woodblock-print of a Chinese Dictionary titled ‘An Enlargement of All and Four Voices.’ The Chinese Dictionary is used as a means of expanding the linguistic pursuits of the Japanese in the 1700s originally published in 1736. The book is organized by typical Chinese year symbols of dragon, snake, and others.
This rare 1780 edition is written in a column handwritten format with furigana usage for easier reading!
1780 Japanese Chinese Language Dictionary Mori Teisai 5v Woodblock Print
An interesting Edo woodblock-print of a Chinese Dictionary titled ‘An Enlargement of All and Four Voices.’ The Chinese Dictionary is used as a means of expanding the linguistic pursuits of the Japanese in the 1700s originally published in 1736. The book is organized by typical Chinese year symbols of dragon, snake, and others.
This rare 1780 edition is written in a column handwritten format with furigana usage for easier reading!
Item number: #10793
Price: $750
TEISAI, Mori
Chinese Dicitonary (zōzoku dai kōekikai gyokuhen taizen) (増続大広益会玉篇大全) (ぞうぞくだいこうえきかいぎょくへんたいぜん)
Ichibei Torikai [5 others], Anei 9 [1780].
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes
- Language: Japanese
- Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
- Size: ~9in X 6.25in (23cm x 16cm)
- Quite rare
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10793
Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Language Study & Reference
Authors
TEISAI, Mori
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
Other
Binding
Softcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete