Manuscript on paper, entitled on upper cover “Shinpo hiden” “Secret of Acupuncture Methods Passed On” ; alternate title at beginning of Part One : “Shinpo den.”

by Acupuncture Manuscript

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Two parts in one vol. 25, 13 folding leaves. 8vo 198 x 135 mm. , orig. wrappers rubbed , old stitching. Japan : at the beginning of each part & on final leaf in trans. : “Oyo today, Nagoya retired doctor Tokei or Tokoku Yoshida copied 6 June 1767.” The first part provides a detailed explanation of the theory and practice of acupuncture, concentrating on 28 different ways to use the needle. At the end of this part, there is a most

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