Bibliography of Chinese Books from Sung and Yuan Kept by the National Archives of Japan (4)

Abstract

This article intends to provide a user-friendly bibliography which covers the outlines, provenances, years of publication, etc. of the Chinese books of the Sung and Yuan periods in the Cabinet Library collection of the National Archives of Japan. The Sung versions were published during the Southern Sung Dynasty (1127 to 1279), and the Yuan versions, during the Yuan Dynasty(1279 to 1367). This article pays special attention to the provenance of each book covered. It discusses how and from whom the National Archives obtained each book, base on the ownership marks on it. In addition, experts' opinions regarding the year publication of each book covered are arranged in a table.