Original Japanese handwritten memorandum ledger ("Jokaku Oboegaki") dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period. Written by hand on traditional washi paper using ink. Such notebooks were used for personal or commercial record keeping in Japan and provide an interesting glimpse into everyday historical life. The book shows expected wear from age including stains, creases, edge wear and small tears, but remains an attractive historical document. Origin: Japan Period: Late Edo – Early Meiji (circa 1868–1870) Material: Washi paper and ink Language: Japanese Pages: 10 Condition: Fair, with age-related wear. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.