This book is an exemplar of a compilation of various documents and letters used by the central government of Joseon from around the 15th century to mid-18th century. The compilation includes all forms and types of formal state documents which were issued under the individual name ofthe Kings in Joseon Dynasty. Jade investiture book, bamboo investiture book, royal edicts, addresses, and a book of edicts are some of contents of the book. The compilation was composed of 45 chapters, bound in 22 volumes in total, but only necessary parts were compiled and bound as a single volume in this exemplar.
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