Dongnae seonsaeng gyojeong buksa sangjeol (Commentary on the History of the Northern Dynasties), Volumes 4 and 5

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.149-1

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 태종 연간

Designated year

1973

Location

성북구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 성북구 성북로 102-11 (성북동, 간송미술관)

Coordinates

37.589116, 127.018215

This book (10.7㎝ long and 29.7㎝ wide) was published during the reign of King Taejong (r. 1400-1418) using the country’s first copper printing types made in 1403 (3rd year of the reign of King Taejong). The first copper printing types (called Gyemija) are precious materials for those studying the technology for type production and setting of the Goryeo and Joseon periods. Since Gyemija was used only for a short period, there are few remaining books printed with it. One page is missing in Volume 4 (pages 2 ~ 29). No page is missing in Volume 5 (pages 1 ~ 19), however. The covers have been discolored, and some letters are illegible. The book was printed more clearly than other books printed with Gyemija. It is very valuable as one printed with the country’s first copper printing types.

Location