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Tonggam sokpyeon (Supplement to the Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government)

통감속편 ( 通鑑續編 )

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Classification National Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Tonggam sokpyeon (Supplement to the Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government)
Quantity 24 Volumes of 6 Books
Designated Date 1995.03.10
Age The 4th year of the reign of King Sejong of Joseon (1422)
Address The Academy of Korean Studies, 323, Haogae-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do

This is a book recording the history of China in Neolithic Age, from Pango-shi, the legendary creator of the universe to Gaoxin-shi, one of the legendary sage-emperors of Ancient China, and from the 1st year of Tianfu Era, Tang Dynasty (901) to the second year of Xiangsing Era, Sung Dynasty (1279). According to the notes on the types at the end of the book, written by Byeon Gye-ryang (a renowned civil official in early Joseon Dynasty whose literary writing was highly praised), it was printed in 1422 (the 4th year of King Sejong) with gyeongjajabon, a new movable metal type which King ordered Yi Cheon, an Assistant Minister of Industry, to revise; however the introduction, table of contents and examples were printed in gyemija (the first brass movable types invented in 1403). The book measures 18.3cm wide and 29.2cm long. In the printing record at the end of the book, written by Byeon Gye-ryang, apart from the 18 volumes of Sejong sillok (Annals of King Sejong's), Gyechukjo, 12 volumes of Chunjeongjib, 103 volumes of Dongmunseon, printed in October the 4th year of King Sejong, are included. This book provides an important reference for bibliography studies and evolutionary history of old printing.