Pyeonghae Son Clan Genealogy, Musul edition, Volume 1, Volume 2, including photos and plates, unused copy with embossed pattern cover

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『Pyeonghae Son clan Jongsa (平海孫氏宗史) 』 Musul edition (戊戌版) Volume 1 and Volume 2 are being sold together. Out of the total 4 volumes, this sale includes Volume 1 and Volume 2. Volume 3 and Volume 4 will be sold together in a separate post. This book is a Jongsa (宗史) that contains not only the genealogy of the Pyeonghae Son clan but also the history of the clan, the private records of ancestors, branches, and records related to graves and ancestral rites. You can examine the flow of the family lineage and the historical materials passed down within the clan. ■ Main contents of Volume 1 It includes genealogy prefaces from the Gyeyu, Gyeongjin, Byeongja, and Eulchuk years, historical records regarding the origins of the Son clan, branch records, and writings related to ancestral sites and similar matters. Through the prefaces written at various times, the history of the clan's genealogy compilation can also be examined. The preface written in a mix of Korean and Classical Chinese expresses the purpose of compilation to clarify the origins of ancestors and the lineage of the clan, and it also cites passages from 『Yongbieocheonga (龍飛御天歌) 』 regarding the deep-rooted tree and the deep-spring water. The Sketch Map of the Pyeongjangsa Grave (平章事墓所略圖) expresses the surrounding terrain, such as mountain ridges, graves, roads, and the coastline. It also includes records organizing the ancestral rite dates for each ancestor, which is helpful in examining the clan's burial grounds and ancestral rite culture. Volume 1 contains 7 separate photographs/plates. These 7 pages are not included in the main text page count. ■ Main contents of Volume 2 The starting page of the Jeongchunggong branch (貞忠公派) is identified, followed by generation-by-generation genealogies and individual records. By recording names, Ja (字), dates of birth and death, the surnames and clans of spouses, grave-related matters, and marriage relations such as daughters and sons-in-law, one can examine the family lineage and marital relationships. ■ Cover and Binding A Manja-yeonsokmun (卍字連續紋, continuous swastika pattern) is directly embossed on a yellow-toned cover, making the pattern's relief deep and distinct. It features a three-dimensional surface texture that can be felt by hand, and the combination of white Jecheom (paper edges) and thread-stitched Seonjang (traditional binding) shows the beauty of traditional binding. ■ Specifications and Condition Size of each book: Approx. 20.5cm (W) × 29cm (H) Paper: Improved Yangji (Western-style paper) Composition: Volume 1 and Volume 2, total 2 books This is an unused copy that has been kept for a long time. The cover has discoloration due to the passage of time, as well as partial stains and edge wear, and natural paper discoloration is visible in the main text. Please refer to the photos, as there are traces of storage over time regardless of its unused status. Recommended for those interested in the clan history and genealogy of the Pyeonghae Son clan, records related to ancestors, and data on burial grounds and ancestral rites.

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