Zizhi Tongjian (Song Edition Xuan Paper) (Eight Boxes, Forty-Eight Volumes)

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Features: Song Dynasty Books: Collectible ancient books. Song Dynasty books are always regarded as the finest among ancient fine books, and the collecting world has the saying, "One page of a Song Dynasty book is worth a pound of gold." Xuan Paper: A Treasure of Chinese Civilization. Xuan paper is a treasure of Chinese civilization, known as "a thousand-year-old beautiful paper" and "the fifth among paper." Traditional Stone Lithography: The Peak of Chinese Printing Technology. Traditional Binding: Reconstructs the authentic appearance of Song Dynasty books, exquisite silk thread weaving, and elegant ivory seals with a simple and elegant style. Inkstick: The Inheritance of Famous Inkstick for Printing Books. Tianjin Ancient Books Publishing House is a specialized publisher in China that focuses on binding ancient books in thread. Tianjin Ancient Books Publishing House's bound edition of Zizhi Tongjian is the first time in over half a century that this historical masterpiece has been published on Xuan paper, stone lithography, and in thread-bound form. This action holds epoch-making significance for promoting Chinese history, culture, book culture, and even humanistic culture. It is a revival, but also a pioneering effort. The thread-bound Zizhi Tongjian is highly favored by those who love traditional culture, especially experts and scholars, for its clarity, portability, and thin binding. Zizhi Tongjian is a vast work with tens of thousands of entries, bound into 8 boxes and 48 volumes. Holding one volume in your hands is like a refreshing breeze, evoking a long-missed reading atmosphere. The thread-bound Zizhi Tongjian preserves the ancient form, continuing and passing on the flame that spans the ages. It can be called a blessing for collectors.
Reviewed by Experts: The specially annotated, traditional vertical layout, and Song Dynasty-style carved edition of Zizhi Tongjian. Since its publication, there have been no fewer than a hundred versions of Zizhi Tongjian. This luxurious and exquisite Xuan paper-bound edition imitates the Southern Song Dynasty version from the Shaoxing period. Following the traditional thread-binding process and strictly adhering to the making procedures of thread-bound books, every aspect—from the selection of Xuan paper to printing and binding—is personally supervised by ancient book version experts. It remains true to the original without annotations, explanations, or translations, aiming to reflect the simple, profound essence and spirit of traditional Chinese culture.