送そう呈てい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

sending as a gift; presenting (one's own work)

Formal or literary term used when sending one's own book, manuscript, or similar item as a gift. Often appears in written correspondence or inscriptions.

• 著ちょ者しゃから新しん刊かんを送そう呈ていしていただいた。

  I received a complimentary copy of the new book from the author.

• 謹つつしんで本ほん書しょを送呈そうていたします。

  I respectfully present this book to you.