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Dongnae seonsaeng gyojeong buksa sangjeol (Commentary on the History of the Northern Dynasties), Volumes 4 and 5

동래선생교정북사상절 권4, 5 ( 東萊先生校正北史詳節 卷四, 五 )

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Classification National Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Dongnae seonsaeng gyojeong buksa sangjeol (Commentary on the History of the Northern Dynasties), Volumes 4 and 5
Quantity 2books
Designated Date 1973.07.10
Age The reign of King Taejong of Joseon
Address Kansong Art Museum, 102-11, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

This book (10.7㎝ long and 29.7㎝ wide) was published during the reign of King Taejong (r. 1400-1418) using the country’s first copper printing types made in 1403 (3rd year of the reign of King Taejong). The first copper printing types (called Gyemija) are precious materials for those studying the technology for type production and setting of the Goryeo and Joseon periods. Since Gyemija was used only for a short period, there are few remaining books printed with it. One page is missing in Volume 4 (pages 2 ~ 29). No page is missing in Volume 5 (pages 1 ~ 19), however. The covers have been discolored, and some letters are illegible. The book was printed more clearly than other books printed with Gyemija. It is very valuable as one printed with the country’s first copper printing types.