Numerous woodcut illus. in the text. 51 folding leaves. 8vo, orig. wrappers (wrappers a little worn), manuscript title label on upper cover, new stitching. Edo: Yorozuya Tajiemon, 1753.

First edition of this rare work on acupuncture; it is a revision of one of the most important works of Chinese acupuncture, written by Shou Hua (fl. 1360-70), the famous doctor of the Yuan Dynasty. He did textual research on the pathways of meridians and collaterals as well as their relationship with acupuncture points. Expanding on the twelve meridians established by Sun Simiao (581-682), one of the most influential physicians in the history of... More

Woodcut illus. in text (some full-page). 117 folding leaves. Five parts in two vols. 8vo, orig. wrappers (wrappers somewhat tired & rubbed, minor dampstaining in upper outer margins on Vol. II), orig. block-printed title labels on upper cover (label on Vol. I largely perished), new stitching. From the colophon: Kyoto: Honya Kichizaemon; Preface dated 1674.

First edition of this very rare book on acupuncture and moxibustion, the taking of the pulse, and traditional Chinese medicine; it was one of the three most influential works on these subjects of the Edo period. “Shinkyui bassui, by an unknown author or editor, published complete in five... More