 This anonymous book was printed some time in the reign of King Taejong, Joseon Dynasty (1402-1418) with Gemidonghwaljabon (The first metal type font invented in 1403).
It is a single book with 12 chapters, measuring 19 cm wide and 29 cm long.
Parts of its text in chapter 10, 11 and 12 are in poor condition and the rear cover of the book is missing.
Instead, a piece of blank paper was inserted each into the front and rear end of the book and a dark yellow cover was added, re-bound in red cotton cloth. It is one of the rare books printed with the Gyemidonghwalja, an excellent material to study early metal types.
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