Sinmyosamwol Munmugwajeonsibangmok

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1884

Category

Books & Records

Era

1479년

Designated year

2016

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 종로구 효자로 12 (세종로, 국립고궁박물관) 국립고궁박물관

Coordinates

37.578800, 126.977000Museum-based location

Known to be the oldest document of its kind, Sinmyo samwol munmugwa jeonsi bangmok (Roster of Successful Candidates in the 1471 State Examination) is a book containing a list of candidates who passed the special state examination held for the recruitment of civil and military officials in the third month of 1471. Uniquely for this type of material, the book also contains a postscript written by Jo Bin, one of the successful candidates. It is also a rare extant example of a book printed in middle-size characters with Euryu types cast in 1465 and, accordingly, is regarded as a valuable source of knowledge on the bibliographical heritage of early Joseon.

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