The Collection Value of Interpretation of Printed Edition in the Period of the Republic of China

According to the website of China Collectors Association, lithographs originally refer to books printed by lithograph technology during the Republic of China. Lithography is a lithography technology and a modern printing method introduced to China from/kloc-0 at the beginning of the 9th century. Ancient books and pictures can be copied quickly and conveniently, and the layout can be scaled as needed, which greatly reduces the publishing cost and improves the publishing efficiency. The collection value of Shi Yin Ben in the Republic of China is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

The first is historical value. Republic of China printmaking is an important part of China's modern publishing history, which reflects the social changes, cultural development and ideological trend during the Republic of China. It is an important historical material for studying the history of the Republic of China and an important basis for understanding the publishing industry and printing technology during the Republic of China.

The second is cultural value. The printed version of the Republic of China covers various disciplines and knowledge fields, including ancient books, local chronicles, Dunhuang, traditional Chinese medicine, religion, novels and so on. It is a precious heritage of Chinese culture and a cultural masterpiece during the Republic of China, with high cultural appreciation value and academic reference value.

The third is artistic value. During the Republic of China, Shi Yinben's printing technology was exquisite, its handwriting was clear and shiny, and its fonts were mostly handwritten, which had a unique aesthetic feeling, especially the colorful Shi Yinben, which was an art and a collection with bright colors and exquisite pictures.

The fourth is scarce value. In the Republic of China, the number of audio books was limited, the circulation scope was not wide, and the preservation condition was not good. Coupled with natural wear and tear and man-made destruction, Shi Yinben became increasingly scarce in the Republic of China, with high scarcity value and market value.

To sum up, lithographs of the Republic of China are a kind of collectible with historical, cultural, artistic and scarce value, which is worth collecting.