Marius Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 On behalf of a friend who is not yet member here (but not for long anymore), a few books: 1. TOKEN MEI JITEN. $100 This book includes more than 1000 oshigata of nakago with mei. Book in Japanese only. Book is used, in perfect condition. Approximate weight ad dimensions: 1303 g, 225x147x54 mm; hardcover with slipcase; $100 + postage and PayPal fee 2. KOSHIRAE NO BI Tōsō no Subete. $60 This book illustrates and explains different kinds of koshirae. Book in Japanese only. Book is used, in perfect condition. 128 pages, approximate weight ad dimensions: 413 g, 217x155x15 mm; hardcover; $60 + postage and PayPal fee 3. ARMS AND ARMOR OF ANCIENT Japan A Historical Survey. Southern California Token Kai (1964). $50 Catalog of the exhibition held in Los Angeles, 19 February through 22 March 1964. The exhibit presents Japanese swords spanning the very early Kofun Bunka period through the Shin-Shinto periods using 62 photographed examples. The second half of the catalogue is introduced by Robert Haynes and is devoted to tsuba. 119 Examples are shown, each accompanied by its description. An illustrated glossary of sword nomenclature and bibliography are also included. Book is used, average condition. 65 pages; approximate weight ad dimensions: 298 g, 285x219x6 mm; hardcover $50 USD + postage and PayPal fee 4. A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS by Miyamoto Musashi (V. Harris, trans.) $30 The classic guide to strategy written over three centuries ago by master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The text includes footnotes to assist the reader, while the actual writings have been maintain with great attention not to colour their meaning. An introduction by the translator gives an overview of the period and biography. Book is used, in good condition. 95 pages, approximate weight and dimensions: 364 g, 215x182x14 mm; hardcover $30 + postage and PayPal fee 5. NIHONTO SWORDS OF Japan A VISUAL GLOSSARY, ZUSETSU NIHONTO YOGO JITEN by Kajihara Kotoken. 1989. $500 This book illustrates identifies and explains everything about Nihonto. The table of contents is 49 pages long. The larger volume has the illustrations and text in Japanese, with titles in English also. The smaller volume is a complete translation into English. Book is used, in perfect condition. 2 volumes 560 and 254 pages; approximate weight and dimensions: 5800 g, 360x265x70 mm; Hardcover with slipcases; $500 + postage and PayPal fee 6. OVERVIEW OF Japanese ARMS by Masao Suenaga. $150 This book illustrates explains different kinds of Japanese arms and armours. Book in Japanese only. Book is used, in average condition. Appr. 350 pages; approximate weight and dimensions: 1603 g, 196x265x40 mm $150 + postage and PayPal fee Photos: 1. TOKEN MEI JITEN. $100 2. KOSHIRAE NO BI. $60 3. ARMS AND ARMOR OF ANCIENT Japan A Historical Survey. Southern California Token Kai (1964). $50 4. A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS by Miyamoto Musashi (V. Harris, trans.) $30 5. NIHONTO SWORDS OF Japan A VISUAL GLOSSARY, ZUSETSU NIHONTO YOGO JITEN by Kajihara Kotoken. 1989. $500 6. OVERVIEW OF Japanese ARMS by Masao Suenaga. $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Book #2 - Koshirae No Bi is SOLD, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Well, koshirae no bi has a nice ring to it, but the title is actually tōsō no subete … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Holy crap! Thanks a lot, Guido, I will inform the buyer (who speaks Japanese, if I recall correctly) Apologies for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Beware of flying tarts, Mariusz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 All books still available, book #2 is Zuikan Toso no Subete by Kokubo Kenichi. Sorry about that, can't edit the original post anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Numbers 2 - Toso no Tsubete and 3 - ARMS AND ARMOR OF ANCIENT Japan A Historical Survey are SOLD. Thank you on behalf of my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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