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$225 or best offer. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dusk jacket worn with edge tears; book tight and clean, ribbon marker intact. Light water staining/waviness at top page edges (see photo), otherwise good. Essential out-of-print reference. $225 USD + shipping (PayPal or bank transfer). PM for details or more photos.

Sorry about that! Yes, it's a paperback.

$700 or best offer. Great Masterpieces Japanese Sword Book NBTHK-Homma This rare set of two volumes was published by the NBTHK under Dr. Homma's supervision in 1982. One volume features incredibly detailed photographs of what Dr. Homma regarded as the greatest Japanese swords in the history of this art, along with descriptions in Japanese. The second volume features descriptions of these swords translated into the English language for those of us who have not mastered Japanese. Because of resolution limitations of the website, the images presented here in this listing cannot capture the incredible detail presented in book images. Printed in Japan more than forty years ago, the quality of these books and their binding (which I believe is silk) is exceptional. The condition of the two volumes is excellent, with the English translation retaining its slip cover as shown. If you would like to see what the greatest Japanese swords in history look like without being able to hold them in your hand, this book that shows the finest details of the hada and hamon of the illustrated swords is about as close as you can get. It is a truly wonderful set of books to learn about the workmanship of the very finest Japanese swords. These books are offered with the cost of shipping included to folks in the contiguous U.S.

$150 or best offer. Swords of Imperial Japan 1868?1945 By Jim Dawson | Paperback | Illustrated | Out of Print A highly regarded reference for collectors and historians, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 by Jim Dawson offers a comprehensive study of the swords issued, carried, and manufactured during Japan's Imperial period. Covering the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, the book documents the development and use of military swords during a pivotal time in Japanese history. Features: Detailed identification and classification of army, navy, and police swords Clear photographic documentation of tangs, markings, mounts, and blades Historical background and explanations of arsenal stamps, serial numbers, and manufacturing variations Includes rare examples and in-depth analysis valuable to both beginners and advanced collectors This book is long out of print and sought after in the militaria and Japanese sword-collecting communities for its detailed research and visual references. Very good condition. There is a little rippling on the cover. The spine and pages are in excellent condition. For sale in the contiguous U.S. only.

$100 or best offer. This listing features the scarce and important reference work Tsubas in Southern California, compiled and published by renowned Japanese arms scholar W. M. Hawley. This catalog-style volume documents a wide range of tsuba (Japanese sword guards) from private and institutional collections in Southern California, offering a visual and descriptive survey of fine sword fittings. Compiler/Publisher: W. M. Hawley Title: Tsubas in Southern California Publication: Self-published, 1973 Language: English Binding: Hardcover Contents: Numerous black-and-white photographs and brief descriptions of 1,419 antique tsuba from various schools and periods Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier. Very good condition.

$40 or best offer. This is Joly and Tomita's vast and beautifully illustrated book on Japanese art. Sword fittings comprise more than one half of the book and are of the highest quality with descriptions in English. Prints, netsue and lacquer are also covered in text and photographs. Primarily black and white photographs are offered, with some color plates. This copy is in excellent condition with its original slip-case and dust jacket. This 1976 reprint of the original 1916 edition was printed in England on heavy stock and is an amazing and extensive overview of Japanese art and particularly sword fittings. Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier.

$450 or best offer These two volumes in a slipcase, printed in Japan, contain illustrations of about 120 famous Bizen swords in high resolution. The binding and paper quality are first rate. In addition to photographs of the blades and signatures, there are detailed descriptions of the characteristics of each sword. There is also a lineage chart that shows the development of sword making in this important province. These volumes are in excellent condition. They will make a wonderful reference for someone interested in learning more about the famous Bizen school of swordsmiths. Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier.

$100 or best offer Offered here is the highly regarded Kanzan Shinto Oshigata Dictionary, authored by esteemed sword expert Sato Kanzan. This reference work is an essential resource for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Japanese swords, particularly the Shinto period. Featuring hundreds of meticulously reproduced oshigata (swordsmith signature rubbings), this volume presents a comprehensive survey of notable Shinto-period swordsmiths, arranged for easy reference. Sato Kanzan's expertise and scholarly approach make this a foundational text for those interested in sword appraisal, history, and signature verification. Author: Sato Kanzan Title: Kanzan Shinto Oshigata Dictionary Language: Japanese (with some English translations) Binding: Deluxe Paperback Contents: 729 oshigata, smith listings, reference diagrams Like new. Slightest wear to the corner of the book. Spine and pages are in pristine condition. Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier.