On eBay Now...Vintage 1971 Japanese Goshuincho Chusonji Konjikido Goshuin Stamp Book Hiraizumi For Sale
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Vintage 1971 Japanese Goshuincho Chusonji Konjikido Goshuin Stamp Book Hiraizumi:
$57.99
Washi & Wish StudioTraditional Japanese Paper WishesVintage Japanese Goshuincho — Chūson-ji Temple, Hiraizumi, 1971Accordion Stamp Book with a Chūson-ji Goshuin, Kon Tōkō Calligraphy and 10 Showa-Era Travel StampsChūson-ji (中尊寺), Hiraizumi, Iwate — visited August 5, 1971 (Showa 46)A genuine pilgrimage record from 1971 — the goshuin was brush-written and hand-stamped at Chūson-ji on the day of the visit. Photographed as the exact item you will receive, not a reproduction.ABOUT THIS PIECEChūson-ji (中尊寺) in Hiraizumi, Iwate is the head temple of the Tendai school in northern Japan and home to the Konjikidō (金色堂), the famous Golden Hall built in the 12th century. Hiraizumi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This goshuincho is an accordion-fold stamp book with an orange cloth cover, a title label reading 旅情 (Ryojō, “the feeling of travel”), and a gold-printed floral roundel. The first page carries the calligraphy 金色霊廟 (“Golden Mausoleum,” referring to the Konjikidō), printed with the signature and seal of Kon Tōkō (今東光, 1898–1977) — the well-known novelist and Tendai priest who served as chief abbot of Chūson-ji from 1966 until his death. The book appears to be one sold at the temple during his tenure.Opposite it is the goshuin of Chūson-ji, brush-written with 関山 中尊寺 (Kanzan Chūson-ji, the temple’s formal name) and the date 奉拝 昭和四十六年八月五日 — “respectfully visited, August 5, Showa 46 (1971)” — with the temple’s red seals.The following pages hold 10 commemorative travel stamps collected on the same trip, several dated 46.8.5: Chūson-ji and the Konjikidō, the Hiraizumi Cultural History Museum, Mōtsū-ji temple, and three stamps from Ryūsendō, one of Japan’s great limestone caves in Iwaizumi, Iwate.A small time capsule of a summer journey through Tōhoku more than fifty years ago. All remaining pages are blank and can still be used for your own goshuin collection.Also included is the original printed leaflet from Chūson-ji, 勅印のいわれ (“The Origin of the Imperial Seal”), which explains the history behind the temple’s seal.DETAILSSizeH 185 mm × W 120 mm × D 15 mm (7.28 × 4.72 × 0.59 inches)Contents1 goshuin from Chūson-ji (dated August 5, 1971), 10 commemorative travel stamps, and printed calligraphy by Kon Tōkō on the first page; all other pages blank. Includes the original Chūson-ji leaflet 勅印のいわれ.FormatAccordion-fold (jabara) book, cloth-covered boardsOriginHiraizumi, Iwate, Japan (Showa 46 / 1971)ConditionVintage, used. Cover and pages are in good condition for their age, with a small spot on the page edge. Please see photos, which show the actual item.Handling Time3 business daysHOW TO USE & CAREA goshuincho is treated with respect in Japan as a record of prayers offered at temples and shrines. Please keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight, and open the accordion pages gently.The blank pages can still receive new goshuin at temples and shrines you visit.Note — This is a one-of-a-kind vintage item, sold exactly as pictured — please review the photos closely, as they show the actual item you will receive.SHIPPINGPlease make sure your shipping address is correct at checkout, as it cannot be changed after purchase.Orders are carefully packed and shipped within the handling time noted above, once payment has cleared.Shipping is only available to the address registered with your account.COMBINED SHIPPINGFeel free to purchase multiple items and pay the total at checkout. Once your order is placed, wecalculate the actual combined shipping cost and refund any excess amount, so you always pay a fair,cost-effective rate. If you would like a shipping estimate beforehand, please contact us — we arehappy to check for you.TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERSFor U.S. buyers: shipping is free, and the current U.S. tariff is already included in the item price, so you will not be charged anything extra after checkout.For EU buyers: shipments are sent DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) via SpeedPAK. As with U.S. orders, the customs duty on orders up to €150 is already included in the shipping fee, so youwill not be billed anything extra after checkout.For buyers outside the U.S. and EU: import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in theitem price or shipping cost, and are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country'scustoms office for an estimate before purchasing. In line with Japanese and internationalregulations, we do not undervalue items or mark them as gifts on customs forms.CONTACT USIf you have any questions, comments, or requests, please feel free to reach out via messages.We respond within 48 hours and will do our best to help. Your satisfaction is our priority.Washi & Wish Studio — sourced and shipped with care from Japan.Thank you for visiting our shop. Related Items:
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