The book "The World of Good Old Antique Stationery", which contains stationery sold from the Meiji era to the Showa era, has been released by Seibundo Shinkosha. The price is 1,800 yen (excluding tax) in A5 size.

A book full of the charm of antique stationery
A book full of the charm of antique stationery

The author, Mr. Taimichi, is an old stationery collector who collects all kinds of stationery, focusing on discontinued and imported products from the Meiji to Showa eras. In this book, collection items carefully selected by Mr. Taimichi are posted with abundant visuals.

Approximately 600 items are included, including valuable products that are no longer seen in modern times, unique tools that are full of playfulness, and Showa retro school supplies. Shops where you can meet old stationery are also introduced.

The highlight of the package design is the paint
The highlight of the package design is the paint

The old eraser seems to harden
The old eraser seems to harden