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Tongguk myŏngsan-ki 東國名山記 [Records of Famous Mountains in Korea]

Tongguk myŏngsan-ki 東國名山記 [Records of Famous Mountains in Korea] by SŎNG, Hae-ŭng 成海應

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Seller: Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc.
Title
Tongguk myŏngsan-ki 東國名山記 [Records of Famous Mountains in Korea]
Author
SŎNG, Hae-ŭng 成海應
Seller
Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. (United States)
Description
51 folding leaves. Large 8vo (270 x 180 mm.), orig. yellow patterned semi-stiff wrappers. Kyŏngsŏng (Seoul): Irhan Sŏbang 日韓書房, 1909. An uncommon geographical treatise from the late Chosŏn period, compiled by Sŏng Hae-ŭng (1760-1839) during the reign of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). This work surveys approximately 100 of Korea’s most celebrated scenic and historic mountains and sites, organized into nine regions: Gyeongdo, Giro, Haeseo, Gwanso, Hojung, Honam, Yeongnam, Gwandong, and Gwanbuk. Sŏng provides detailed descriptions of each site’s landscape, topography, legendary figures, historical episodes, and the cultural ethnography of local people. Sŏng Hae-ŭng, appointed as a librarian at the Gyujanggak (Royal Library) in 1788, is regarded as a key figure in the second generation of the sirhak (practical learning) movement. Offering a dynamic and critical alternative to prevailing Neo-Confucian orthodoxy, the sirhak movement championed empirical research and the reform of society by grounding knowledge in practical observation and verification. Tongguk myŏngsan-ki epitomizes such spirit. Beyond its original import, our 1909 republication by Irhan Sŏbang — an affiliated printing house of the Tokyo School of Foreign Languages alumni association — invites special attention. Released at a time when Korea was becoming accessible to the Japanese upper-middle class and as expanding rail and ship networks hinted at the dawn of modern travel, this book uniquely bridged documentary tradition and early stirrings of tourism interest. Resonating with the established East Asian genre of literary and geographical exploration — for example, seen in Japan’s celebrated meisho zue (“illustrated guides to famous places”) — its republication reflected not only scholarly and administrative aims but also a broader impulse to catalogue, comprehend, and romantically imagine Korea’s landscape’s during the imperial transition. On the other hand, the edition’s origins with Korean students in Japanese schools underscore their desire to reclaim and know their own country at a time when heritage was increasingly filtered through outside perspectives. Fine fresh copy, printed with metal movable type. ❧ The Asami Library 20.4.
48 Hours [Press Kit]

48 Hours [Press Kit] by PARAMOUNT PICTURES; EDDIE MURPHY; NICK NOTLE (starring)

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Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts
Title
48 Hours [Press Kit]
Author
PARAMOUNT PICTURES; EDDIE MURPHY; NICK NOTLE (starring)
Seller
Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition
In fine condition save a few small stains on folder
Description
New York: Paramount Pictures Corporation, 1982. In fine condition save a few small stains on folder. Press kit distributed by the Publicity Department of Paramount: Printed folder containing fourteen 8x10 inch black-and-white stills from the film, each with printed caption on Paramount letterhead folded around image; and "Handbook of Production Information," 4to, 29 pages, stapled in printed wrappers. An original publicity pack for the Eddie Murphy-Nick Nolte hit film from 1982, directed by Walter Hill. Executive producer D. Constantime Conte, produced by Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver, written by Roger Spottiswoode and Walter Hill & Larry Gross and Steven E de Souza.The text handbook details the production credits, story, cast, composer, editors, production designer, cinematographer, writers, director. and producers. '48 Hours' is often credit as being the first of the "buddy cop" genre, and was nominated and won several critical awards. This was Eddie Murphy's film debut, and therefore these are among the earliest film stills to feature the actor.
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The eye: a treatise.. by FRANZ, J.

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
The eye: a treatise..
Author
FRANZ, J.
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
London: J. Churchill, 1839. FIRST EDITION. Original frontispiece drawn by the author. Original cloth (slight soiling on back cover). A good uncut copy. First edition of an interesting treatise dedicated to Sir Benjamin Brodie. The work deals with the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the art of preserving the eyes and improving sight, and important precautions to be followed in various occupations in order to protect the eyes.
Maine Sampler, A Collection of Maine Humor

Maine Sampler, A Collection of Maine Humor by SAWYER, Bill

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Seller: Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Title
Maine Sampler, A Collection of Maine Humor
Author
SAWYER, Bill
Seller
Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780892722150
Condition
Good
Description
Camden, Maine: Down East Books, 1982. Fourth Printing. Staplebound. Good. Fourth printing. 8vo; 26pp; yellow textured stiff wrapper with 2 staples binding, rope boarder with anchor and a sword fish vignette; sticker on title page above title "Lumberman's Museum, Patten Maine"; illustration throughout text; soiling to wrapper with tide mark to front; ISBN: 0-89272-215-0; good.

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