Beautiful antique Japanese Buddhist book titled Shinseron (信施論), or Treatise on Almsgiving, published in Tokyo in 1877 during the Meiji era. This historic work features traditional woodblock printing, an elegant accordion-fold (orihon) binding, and distinctive golden-yellow covers with black calligraphy. Its original colophon documents the publication date of May 14, 1877, making it a wonderful piece of Japanese religious and literary history.

DETAILS

• Title: Shinseron (信施論) – Treatise on Almsgiving

• Origin: Tokyo, Japan

• Period: Meiji Era

• Publication Date: May 14, 1877

• Publisher: Morie Sashichi

• Subject: Japanese Buddhist teachings

• Binding: Traditional accordion-fold (orihon)

• Printing: Woodblock

• Material: Paper with yellow covers

• Dimensions: Approximately 3" × 7" closed

• Condition: Excellent antique condition.

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