巾箱本类似今天的袖珍本。在分析袖珍本定义的基础上,详细地探讨了历代文献中记载的巾箱本起源、形态等,并举出例证,说明巾箱本始于南齐,而盛于宋,极大地方便了当时人们的阅读需要,有利于科技文化的传播,至今仍有重要的借鉴意义。 This is similar to today’s pocketbook. Based on the analysis of the definition of pocketbook, this paper discusses in detail the origins, forms and the like of the original boxes in ancient dynasties and gives examples to illustrate that the original boxes of this bookcase originated in Nan Qi and flourished in Song Dynasty, which greatly facilitated people’s Reading needs, is conducive to the dissemination of science and technology, there is still an important reference.