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ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS AND PRINTED BOOKS. 235
that of Shinsu, a modern word coined since the country
was opened to European influences, and the publication of
books became a business it is derived from shin, the term
;
used for the wood employed in the manufacture of the
blocks for printing.
SHINSU
PuMishers.
