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SUZUKI, Ichimei (or O), compilerBiblio.com

Jofukyusai betsugoroku Satake’s Grand List of Pseudonyms

réf. 835348 parts & one index in 20 vols. 8vo orig. yellow wrappers orig. block-printed title labels on upper covers new stitching. Kubota: Meitokukan Academy 1827. Second edition 1st ed.: 1825 and rare; this was printed in the Kubota domain in northwestern Japan. Following the death of his father in 1785 Yoshimasa Satake 1775-1815 became daimyo of the Kubota domain in Dewa Province modern-day Akita Prefecture. He instituted a number of reforms ordering the planting of extensive windbreaks to improve crop yields; encouraged the mining silk and lacquerware industries; instituted land reforms; dismissed incompetent and corrupt officials; and hired forestry management experts. He also established the domain academy the Meitokukan “House of Virtues” which developed an active publishing division. The present work is a rare example of an early publication from the school which specialized in Chinese learning and Confucian traditions. The Preface was written under the pseudonym “Rakuo” by Sadanobu Matsudaira 1758-1829 who instituted the “Kansei Reforms” of 1789-1801 which included a number of educational changes improving the quality of learning through Japan. The compiler of this work Ichimei Suzuki d. 1818 was a teacher at the Meitokukan and was encouraged by Satake referred to here by his pen name “Jofukyusai” to prepare this work. It is a list of pseudonyms of authors and other people of the Three Kingdoms era 220-80 AD in China with biographical sketches of each person. For each name Suzuki and his fellow compilers have given citations of the Chinese books in which they were able to determine the actual names. Fine and fresh set preserved in two old chitsu. With the “Kanda ke zo” seal of the Kyoto collector Kogan Kanda d. 1918 who formed a large and fine library which was inherited by his grandson Kiichiro Kanda. unknown

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SUZUKI, Ichimei (or O), compilerABAA

Jofukyusai betsugoroku Satake’s Grand List of Pseudonyms

Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. · États-Unis8 500,00 $US≈ 7 594,04 €

John Bowring [Sir John Bowring or Phraya Siamanukulkij Siammitrmahayot (1792-1872), British political economist, traveller, writBiblio.com

John Bowring sometime Governor of Hong Kong Autograph Letter Signed "John Bowring" to "dear Friend Miss Mary A. Humble" about the consequences of a "disaster" shipwreck in the Red Sea on his return trip from Hong Kong.

réf. 25068Off Sardinia St Ellera" 2 July 1859. At foot of first page: "Miss Mary A Humble Vicars Cross Chester". Two pages 8vo blue paper fold marks slight damage at fold not affecting text mainly good condition. Despite a neat appearance a difficult hand occasionally. Text: "Of our disaster underlined you will have heard from others. I know you will not be displeased to hear of our safety from us underlined. We have lost nearly everything - Maria everything see Note B. below & have been clothed by Christian charity. I think better of human nature & more highly of human virtue after what I have seen. It was a beautiful display of every mortal excellence. I have been proud underlined of Maria. Her mother - how would she have to the details of our dolorous story! The dead are spared the sufferings of the living. In a letter from Edith received at Malta & dated from Vicar's Cross she speaks of your & hospitable kindness. I dare say I shall put in a claim - will you allow it to the shelter of your roof & I will tell you of the of our dangers- our doings & our rescue. W. telegraphed an account of our disaster to Egypt & found a messenger from the Pacha & his State carriage in here waiting for us- so we crossed the desert in sovereign splendor - but embarked at Alexandria without delay - & t0-morrow hope to be in Marseille & in London by Wednesday the 6th July. Kind regards to all around you Yours very affectionately John Bowring".Note: A. Bowring's work in Hong Kong ended in May 1859; B. His wife Maria died apparently in 1858 Wikipedia leaving here a puzzle. Off Sardinia St [Ellera?]", 2 July 1859. At foot of first page: "Miss Mary A Humble | Vicars Cross | Chester". hardcover

Richard M. Ford Ltd · Royaume-Uni380,00 £GB≈ 453,85 €

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