Complete Commentary on Shobogenzo, 11 volumes, original edition from Taisho 3 (1914) ◆ Dogen, Shobogenzo, Zazen, Soto Zen Product Description This is the "Complete Commentary on Shobogenzo" published by Mugasanbo. It is a famous book that rigorously revises the text of Dogen's "Shobogenzo" and brings together commentaries from successive generations. Due to its high demand, a reprint was later published, but this is a valuable first edition from the early Taisho era, 111 years ago, in 1914. Even later editions are priced at over 40,000 yen in the used book market, but this is a complete set offered at a bargain price because it is the main body only and has handwritten notes. This edition originally did not come with a case, but rather a thick paper cover. It looks better to keep it as the main body only, as the navy blue hardcover with gold lettering is more visually appealing. The handwritten notes are old and written meticulously in very small characters, which may be valuable information for understanding the text. For those who are looking for this, and for those who want to read Shobogenzo in detail, please do so. Notes The paper cover is missing, and this is the main body only. Some volumes have slightly loose binding, and some have minor scratches and stains on the cover (see images). The spine of the separate volume is damaged (see images). All volumes have blackening around the paper edges (see images). There is yellowing on the endpaper (see images). Some text pages also have yellowing (see images). There are many handwritten notes in the text (see images). They are very detailed and meticulous, and may be helpful as another commentary for actual reading. There are pencil scribbles on the endpaper of the separate volume, as if a child had drawn on it (see images). Overall, the text pages are clean despite the yellowing. The binding condition is also not bad. Considering the 111 years of age, it can be said that the condition is not bad. Please purchase this item if you can accept the condition described above.