Ŏjŏng kyujang chŏnun 御定奎章全韻 Royal Rhyming Dictionary . Largely compiled

by Yi Tŏng-mu by King of Korea ChŎNgjo, supervisor

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First edition

Two parts in one vol. Small folio, orig. wrappers somewhat tired & a little soiled, some light staining & soiling here & there , manuscript title on upper cover, later stitching. Hansong Seoul : Kyujanggak the Royal Library , Preface dated 1793 & 1796 . First edition of this handsome and large-format 323 x 217 mm. royal publication. King Chongjo 1752-1800 , was one of the most intellectual and enlightened of the Korean monarchs. Perhaps

• Binding: Wrappers

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