Published in 1881 (Meiji 14), this is a two-volume set of Yoichiro Koike's "Giin Hitsudoku Gian Hyoron" (Essential Readings for Diet Members: A Commentary on Bills). Published by Onkodo. This is an important historical document in the history of the modern parliament, discussing the parliamentary system and political thought during the dawn of constitutional politics in Japan. 【Contents】 ・As the title "Essential Readings for Diet Members" suggests, this is a practical political primer aimed at politicians, prospective Diet members, and government officials of the time. ・It explains the basics of the parliamentary system, the procedures for deliberating bills, the principles of legislation, and the ideas of civil rights and the constitution in the style of the early Meiji period. ・The beginning of the book features names such as Hirobumi Ito and Kohei Kanda, and the content is of high historical value, reflecting the political thought of the time. ・The frontispiece includes calligraphy such as "Minken Shiho" (Civil Rights Treasure) and "Suikozanshoku" (Water and Light, Mountain and Color). Beautiful composition combining letterpress printing and calligraphy. 【Publication Information】 Meiji 14 (1881) Editor: Yoichiro Koike Publisher: Den'emon Naito (11 Minamimotomachi, Nihonbashi-dori, Tokyo) Published by: Onkodo 【Specifications】 Japanese book (fukuro-toji binding), two volumes Size: Approximately 18.5cm tall × 13cm wide (slight variations possible) Colophon complete / Letterpress printing With library stamp (formerly owned by Mojosuke Imura) 【Condition】 Age-related stains, scratches, minor yellowing, and scratches on the cover. Text is in good condition, with no insect damage or missing pages. The preservation condition is good for the Meiji period. 【Comments】 An essential document for research on political history and legal history, compiled during the time when Japan's modern parliamentary system was taking shape. It is a valuable primary source that conveys the atmosphere of the "Civil Rights Movement" period, and is a valuable item from the perspectives of political thought history and publishing history. #Tou-chan's Collection