Edo period Japanese book, instructional text, Dōtoku Ōrai, written in mixed kana and kanji, old book

This is a Japanese book with mixed kana and kanji, created from the late Edo period to the early Meiji era.

Beautiful calligraphy-style woodblock prints are printed on soft washi paper, with furigana (phonetic guides) added between the lines. This is a valuable lesson book and *ōraimono* (textbooks for commoners) that conveys the education and moral values of the time.

The colophon includes descriptions such as "Naniwa Izumicho" and "Okugaki Soya," suggesting it was published in Osaka. The shades of ink and the brushstrokes are also interesting, and the feel of the washi paper gives a sense of the era.

Although there are folds and minor tears due to aging, it retains an atmospheric antique book style overall.

Recommended for historical documents, calligraphy materials, and display in old folk houses and Japanese interiors. This is a book that allows you to hold Edo culture in your hands.