This book was published by Yuukichi Kanbara, July 1885 ( Meijiera 18 ). The writer was Osamu Iwaya. In Japan, calligraphybeginners study the kind of book which has 3 styles ( Standard,Semi-cursive, Cursive ) with brush and ink. The age range is from12 to adult. A calligraphy book like this will be your treasure.