naginata Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Fujishiro's Nihon Toko Jiten is the classic indispensable reference and guide for the serious collector of Japanese swords, containing thousands of oshigata photos along with detailed descriptions of many swordsmiths of the koto and shinto periods and their -saku ratings. Harry Afu Watson's English translations are a hard-to-find (out-of-print) accompaniment that unlocks the contents for those who can't read the original Japanese. NIHON TOKO JITEN (KOTO-HEN) FUJISHIRO Matsuo (r.1964, 619 pages in Japanese, 6 1/4 x 8 3/4") NIHON TOKO JITEN (SHINTO-HEN) FUJISHIRO Matsuo (r.1964, 492 pages in Japanese,6 1/4 x 8 3/4") NIHON TOKO JITEN (KOTO) - English Translation by Afu (267 pages plus glossary & index, 8 1/4 x 11") NIHON TOKO JITEN (SHINTO) - English Translation by Afu (232 pages plus supplement, glossary & index, 8 1/4 x 11") All four books are in very good+ to excellent condition, the Fujishiro with slipcases (Koto slipcase is torn), English translations are inscribed to former owner by Harry Afu Watson. Mike A. $720 /set of 4 hardcover books, not including shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 pretty sweet deal ...at one time the set was going for around 900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naginata Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sold! no longer available, sorry. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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