Meiji-era German-Japanese Dictionary "Dokuwa Shin Jirin" by Dr. Jinpei Takagi and Torakichi Hoshi, Sanseido, Meiji 35 (1902) edition, small size, miniature book ◆ German Product Description This is the "Dokuwa Shin Jirin" (German-Japanese Dictionary) published by Sanseido, a publisher and bookstore at the forefront even now, with the catchphrase "Dictionaries are Sanseido." It's a miniature book, about 9 cm tall, that fits snugly in one hand, yet it's a large volume with over 1500 pages. It's likely that the book was realized with this thickness using cutting-edge binding technology at the time. Despite its small size, it has a beautiful format with beautiful typefaces and delicate illustrations. The first edition was in Meiji 29 (1896), but this is the 14th edition, published six years later in Meiji 35 (1902). The fact that it had 14 editions in six years shows that it was a very popular dictionary at the time. Although it is the 14th edition, it is already 124 years old. The cover seems to have been refurbished, with a different hard cover from the original, and the title and decorative rules are gold-leafed with metal type on the spine. It is thought that the original binding was damaged at an early stage because the dictionary was small and thick, and the cover was newly made by a professional bookbinder. In that respect, it can be said to be a unique refurbished book in the world. Due to the refurbishment and the writing on the text and fore-edge, it is offered at a bargain price. Because it has been refurbished, the binding is sturdy and solid, and although there is writing in the text, it is generally clean and still in a condition that can withstand long-term use as a dictionary. For those who have been looking for it, please take this one-of-a-kind refurbished edition. Notes As shown in the images and description, it is a refurbished book, probably with the original cover refurbished. It is thought that it was refurbished at a fairly early stage, and the current cover also has a considerable sense of aging. It is thought that the binding was done by a professional, and it is very sturdy and carefully bound, and it has the robustness to be used for decades to come with normal use. There is writing of indexes on the fore-edge (image). I think it will be more convenient to use. We ask that those who can understand the condition above purchase it.