Dawson's Book

[Windy]

How come the Dawson book is so hard to come by? Was it a very limited run?

 

I'd love to get a copy, but they all seem to be in the US and over £100!

[Bruce Pennington]

That would be my guess. And that's how much I paid for mine, too!

[Windy]

Given the interest that surrounds the field, you'd think the publicist would consider a reprint?

[Grey Doffin]

If you're talking about this book:

http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b510-swords-imperial-Japan-1868-%E2%80%93-1945-cyclopedia-edition

They are still in print and available.

Grey

[Windy]

If you're talking about this book:

http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b510-swords-imperial-Japan-1868-–-1945-cyclopedia-edition

They are still in print and available.

Grey

That's the one Grey.

Can't seem to find it in the UK.....unless I'm being a dullard?!

[Ed]

$125 was the original release price.  Doubt you will get one cheaper.  It is heavy so it would be better to get it in UK or at least Europe to save on shipping. It is a very good book, worth having it shipped if you can't find one local.  

[Shamsy]

It is a fraction of a decent swords cost and will return many times it's value if you begin collecting military swords.

[paul griff]

Hello Matt,

A copy sold for,or rather it was advertised for £275 with a militaria dealer in Cheshire recently....Actually the price above is a good one and there is no problems getting them sent from the U.S. I've been looking for ages and will have to " bite the bullet " so to speak and order one...Have bought off Grey's site above in the past so that's where I"ll be getting mine.

Regards,

Paul..

[Windy]

Cheers guys. Well at least, if I recall correctly, there's no import duty on books? So it's just the US postage to consider.

 

I wonder why you can't get a new copy in the uk?

[Stephen]

Maybe customs doesn't like pictures of swords as well

[Okiiimo]

Is this book still in print? It's only available on amazon through third party dealers and some of the prices are pretty amazing.

[Grey Doffin]

I have copies of the book and have always been able to get more from Jim Dawson.  $120 plus post on my site.

Grey

[BrentC]

have purchased many books from Grey and he is amazing to deal with.  overall he has the best prices on books that I could find and he always offers options for shipping,  least expensive to quickest.  and usually sends next day.

 

Brent

[Windy]

I suspect I'll be giving Mr Doffin a shout.

[Okiiimo]

Add me to the list of satisfied customers of Mr Doffin!

[patrick7813]

Grey is always the best and a great source for difficult to find books!.

[Windy]

Grey's on the case....order placed

[Windy]

The book arrived this morning, all the way from Minnesota. Really well packaged, so happy to report that, despite the miles, no damage at all.

Broken in properly, as per Greys advice on his site.

What a cracking book, really pleased and well worth the money.

 

Cheers Grey!

[Grey Doffin]

Thanks again Matt; glad you're pleased with the book.  If any of you don't know about breaking in (not breaking) a new book, here is the articles page on my site with instructions near the bottom.

http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/articles

Cheers,  Grey

[Ron STL]

Grey, I've never read your guidelines before and your advice with books (and I liked your thoughts on remounting gunto mounted swords, regarding effect on value). All such good advice on handling books. I believe it was Arnold Frenzel who decades ago suggested to not "thumb through" a book or even page through, in the usual placement of one's fingers. After years of this the fingers will often "dirty" pages in that spot. Those "thick" taikan can so easily be damaged (the spine) if not opened correctly. Hope everyone takes not of your advice! Ron STL

[John A Stuart]

So true Ron. When you pay over 1000$ in some cases for them, fully opened and laid flat will bust the spine. Care needed for those old and brittle tomes. John

[jeep44]

My copy came today from Mr. Doffin.