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Book SynopsisThe Asami Library catalogue documents an extraordinary collection of Korean printed books, manuscripts, maps, and rubbings acquired by the East Asiatic Library of the University of California in 1950. Compiled by Chaoying Fang, this catalogue highlights the Asami collection's unparalleled contribution to Korean studies in the United States. Assembled by Asami Rintaro, a Japanese legal scholar and bibliophile active in Seoul during the early 20th century, the collection comprises over 900 titles in approximately 4,000 fascicles and sheets. Notably, a significant portion of these documents pertain to law and governance, offering a rare glimpse into historical administrative practices. Additionally, the collection includes unique examples of Korean movable-type printing from the 17th to 19th centuries, representing a specialized art form and reflecting the scarcity of such publications due to their limited production runs. Fang's meticulous effort, guided by scholarly expertise and enr
