Nine juan (kan) in nine vols. 8vo, orig. semi-stiff wrappers (a little worn), old stitching. [Kyoto]: Murakami Heirakuji 村上平樂寺, 1673.

First edition to be printed in Japan of the section on pediatrics from the massive work Standard for Diagnosis & Treatment. Wang (ca. 1552-1638 or 1549-1631) wrote in the Preface to our book (dated 1607, Wanli 35; in trans.):

Physicians call pediatrics the “mute specialty” on account of its difficulty. They are referring to the fact that children cannot explain their own illness and suffering. They use the words of the Yellow Emperor to say, “I cannot...