Unknown - Japanese Handwritten Merchant Ledger Manuscript - 1800

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Japanese Handwritten Merchant Ledger Manuscript, a single 10-page traditional bound book from Japan, written in Japanese on washi, circa 1800, in poor condition with heavy age wear.

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Antique Japanese handwritten merchant ledger or accounting manuscript.

Traditional Japanese bound paper book containing handwritten records in classical cursive script.

Likely used by a merchant, shop, or sake business during the late Edo to Meiji period.

Material:
Washi paper and ink

Condition:
Heavy age wear, stains, folds, edge damage, and paper deterioration consistent with age.
Please inspect photos carefully.

A rare example of historical Japanese commercial documentation and folk manuscript culture.

Will be packed carefully and shipped with tracking.

Seller's Story

Hello! Thank you for visiting my store. I run a wholesale business dealing in used goods in Tokyo, and I handle large volumes of inventory. Customer satisfaction is my top priority. I can accommodate both regular and bulk orders. Please feel free to contact me. I look forward to doing business with you.
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Antique Japanese handwritten merchant ledger or accounting manuscript.

Traditional Japanese bound paper book containing handwritten records in classical cursive script.

Likely used by a merchant, shop, or sake business during the late Edo to Meiji period.

Material:
Washi paper and ink

Condition:
Heavy age wear, stains, folds, edge damage, and paper deterioration consistent with age.
Please inspect photos carefully.

A rare example of historical Japanese commercial documentation and folk manuscript culture.

Will be packed carefully and shipped with tracking.

Seller's Story

Hello! Thank you for visiting my store. I run a wholesale business dealing in used goods in Tokyo, and I handle large volumes of inventory. Customer satisfaction is my top priority. I can accommodate both regular and bulk orders. Please feel free to contact me. I look forward to doing business with you.
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Details

Number of books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Unknown
Book title
Japanese Handwritten Merchant Ledger Manuscript
Subject
Japan, History, Commerce, Manuscript
Condition
Poor
Language
Japanese
Publication year oldest item
1800
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
10
Signature
Not signed
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