【Rare】Old Documents from Edo/Early Showa Period, 26 items bundled. Records and ledgers from temples and shrines, Kansei 5 / Tenpo / Ansei.

■ [Rare] Edo/Early Showa Period Old Documents, 26 Items in One Lot, Records of Temples and Shrines from Kansei 5 / Tenpo / Ansei, Account Books (Y05039)

This is a set of approximately 20-26 old documents and Japanese books (see images) from the Edo period (Kansei, Tenpo, Ansei) to the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, inherited from the storehouse of a family home. All are valuable historical materials handwritten at the time.

Detailed Description
Period: Includes records spanning over 150 years, from items with visible characters from Kansei 5 (1793) to a receipt book from Taisho 14.

Content: Meticulously records local shrine (Hachiman Shrine) donation records, temple (Shoonji, etc.) payment books, household income and expenses, and gift records (correspondence receipt books), detailing the lifestyle and community connections of the time.

Condition: As these are very old items, there are signs of age such as insect damage, tears, stains, and dustiness. Please consider purchasing only if you understand them as antique items and historical materials.

Recommended Uses
As research materials for history and local history studies

As examples for calligraphy and studies of cursive script

As interior decor, art materials, or photography props utilizing the texture of Japanese paper

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