bigjohnshea Posted May 19, 2020 Report Posted May 19, 2020 Dear Fellow Collectors, Another installment of my book sales. Nearly all the books in my collection were dedicated to oshigata of blades, so nearly all these books have extensive oshigata printed in them, the exceptions are a few that we are largely aware of as beginners books. The value of most of these are not conducive to incrementally dropping prices, so I will rely on people to make offers if they are keen on books. Photos of most of most of these books are available online, so it felt silly to generate more photos. They are all in very good/excellent condition. Otherwise as noted below. Additional photos available if desired. Shipping can be discussed on a case by case basis. Cheers! John Meihin Katanaezu Shusei by Tanobe Sensei 750$ One of the grande large format books. The book itself in excellent condition, slipcase bump and dented in places. A collection of some of the greatest masterworks with an English index, compiled by one of greatest minds in Japanese sword study. Japanese Swordsmiths, Commemorative Centenary Edition by Hawley 400$ Two volumes in one slipcase. Condition overall very good. Limited edition (300 copies) printed with correction of errors in the original. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious collectors. Nihon Token Jiten by Fujishiro 225$ Two volumes. Tight bindings. Slipcases are bruised but holding together. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious students of Nihonto. The first book I always reached for when researching a blade. Gyobutsu Tohaku Meito Oshigata by Sato and Numata 200$ Large format book, no slipcase, bruised but good readable condition. Collected oshigata of the swords in the Imperial Household Collection. Some of the finest most historic blades in Japanese history. Tokubetsu Juyo Token Nado Zufu vol 7 75$ Tokubetsu Juyo Token Nado Zufu vol 10 75$ As expected. The blades of that ranking from the years covered by that volume. Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords 25$ Often the first book a Nihonto collector will pick up. One Hundred Masterpieces from the Collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton 50$ A well known book of exceptional masterworks, presented by Christies. Excellent condition. The Collected Study of Japanese Swords as Compiled by Fred Fimio (deceased, founder of Japanese Sword Society of Canada) 250$ These are three binders, nearly full of xerox copies of oshigata from famous and studied swords, as well as xerox copies of articles in English regarding the history of the Japanese sword. A lifetime of knowledge collected over decades by a scholar of the sword in his own time. Japanese Sword Mounts in the Collection of the Field Museum 25$ A hardbound small format book with many images of koshirae from the Field collection. Showa Dai-Meito Zufu (Showa Edition, Great Masterpieces of Japanese Art Swords) by NBTHK and Homma 325$ Three volumes, in slipcases, two volumes of oshigata and one volume of translation to English. Excellent condition. Large format. An easy to use set of books of Showa era masterpieces. Worth every penny and more. Kotetsu and Kiyomaro: Special Exhibition of The Sano Art Museum 150$ Oshigata and photos of dozens of Kotetsu and Kiyomaru swords. Hardbound in slipcase. An excellent book for fans of these schools or Nihonto in general. Lineage of the Treasure Swords: Masterpieces from the Collection of the Futarasan-Jinja Shrine 50$ Paperback, great condition, some captions in English, otherwise Japanese with an appreciable selection of the finest blades in the collection of a legendary shrine, including O-dachi and Tachi of unparalleled lengths. Yushuto Zuroku Vol. 1, 2, 3 (by the NTHK) Vol 4 (by the NTHK-NPO) 450$ (On Hold) The swords that were awarded Yushu level papers by the NTHK (and NTHK-NPO) are presented in crisp oshigata and photos. Kiya Oshigata by Dr. Homma 700$ (On Hold) Only 300 copies made. Essentially two enormous folding pages of 173 full length oshigata for famous blades in the Tokugawa collection. Oshigata by Dr. Homma facilitated by the Kiya polishing family who worked for the Tokugawa. Soshu Den Meisaku Shu by Dr. Homma 375$ (On Hold) A large format text with an absolutely stunning collection of Soshu blades shown. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Posted May 19, 2020 Thanks. Learned a lot from them. ???? Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted May 19, 2020 Report Posted May 19, 2020 There are some real winners in there. My book collection isn't identical, but overlaps by a third, & all of those are fantastic. Quote
Darcy Posted May 20, 2020 Report Posted May 20, 2020 The above says Fred Fimio is dead... I never heard any news on that, can someone confirm this? Quote
BIG Posted May 20, 2020 Report Posted May 20, 2020 Think he is alive... https://southsimcoecic.cioc.ca/record/BAR1845 Best Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Posted May 20, 2020 I thought I had read online that he was deceased, but if that is incorrect I apologize. Certainly was not making it up, but may have been mistaken. Until I figure that out, please consider those binders withdrawn from sale. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Posted May 20, 2020 SOLD Meihin Katanaezu Shusei by Tanobe Sensei Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Posted May 22, 2020 SOLD Tokubetsu Jouyo Token books Please make offers. The Tanobe book sold at roughly 3/4 of its original price. Motivated seller... Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Posted May 24, 2020 Had some people make me unrealistic lowball offers. If you do that, I'll send you a realistic counter offer. I'm motivated, but I'm not desperate... Bump! Quote
bigjohnshea Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 SOLD Showa Dai-Meito Zufu Offers always welcomed. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Posted June 5, 2020 Bump Any day is a good day to buy a book. 2 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 John, can you please edit the original post to show which have been sold? 1 Quote
Brian Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 He can't. Editing is time limited.Just an updated list every week or 2 would be fine. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Posted June 6, 2020 An updated list, as requested. ???? Japanese Swordsmiths, Commemorative Centenary Edition by Hawley 400$ Two volumes in one slipcase. Condition overall very good. Limited edition (300 copies) printed with correction of errors in the original. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious collectors. Nihon Token Jiten by Fujishiro 225$ Two volumes. Tight bindings. Slipcases are bruised but holding together. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious students of Nihonto. The first book I always reached for when researching a blade. Gyobutsu Tohaku Meito Oshigata by Sato and Numata 200$ Large format book, no slipcase, bruised but good readable condition. Collected oshigata of the swords in the Imperial Household Collection. Some of the finest most historic blades in Japanese history. Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords 25$ Often the first book a Nihonto collector will pick up. One Hundred Masterpieces from the Collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton 50$ A well known book of exceptional masterworks, presented by Christies. Excellent condition. The Collected Study of Japanese Swords as Compiled by Fred Fimio (Founder of Japanese Sword Society of Canada) 250$ These are three binders, nearly full of xerox copies of oshigata from famous and studied swords, as well as xerox copies of articles in English regarding the history of the Japanese sword. A lifetime of knowledge collected over decades by a scholar of the sword. Kotetsu and Kiyomaro: Special Exhibition of The Sano Art Museum 150$ Oshigata and photos of dozens of Kotetsu and Kiyomaru swords. Hardbound in slipcase. An excellent book for fans of these schools or Nihonto in general. Lineage of the Treasure Swords: Masterpieces from the Collection of the Futarasan-Jinja Shrine 50$ Paperback, great condition, some captions in English, otherwise Japanese with an appreciable selection of the finest blades in the collection of a legendary shrine, including O-dachi and Tachi of unparalleled lengths. Yushuto Zuroku Vol. 1, 2, 3 (by the NTHK) Vol 4 (by the NTHK-NPO) 450$ (On Hold) The swords that were awarded Yushu level papers by the NTHK (and NTHK-NPO) are presented in crisp oshigata and photos. Kiya Oshigata by Dr. Homma 700$ (On Hold) Only 300 copies made. Essentially two enormous folding pages of 173 full length oshigata for famous blades in the Tokugawa collection. Oshigata by Dr. Homma facilitated by the Kiya polishing family who worked for the Tokugawa. Soshu Den Meisaku Shu by Dr. Homma 375$ (On Hold) A large format text with an absolutely stunning collection of Soshu blades shown. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Posted June 11, 2020 Dropped prices on some of the books, updated the list with two more. Time to move them. Shipping will always be extra. Paypal friends family preferred. Japanese Swordsmiths, Commemorative Centenary Edition by Hawley 250$ Two volumes in one slipcase. Condition overall very good. Limited edition (300 copies) printed with correction of errors in the original. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious collectors. Nihon Token Jiten by Fujishiro 150$ Two volumes. Tight bindings. Slipcases are bruised but holding together. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious students of Nihonto. The first book I always reached for when researching a blade. Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords 25$ Often the first book a Nihonto collector will pick up. The Collected Study of Japanese Swords as Compiled by Fred Fimio (Founder of Japanese Sword Society of Canada) 150$ These are three binders, nearly full of xerox copies of oshigata from famous and studied swords, as well as xerox copies of articles in English regarding the history of the Japanese sword. A lifetime of knowledge collected over decades by a scholar of the sword. Kotetsu and Kiyomaro: Special Exhibition of The Sano Art Museum 90$ Oshigata and photos of dozens of Kotetsu and Kiyomaru swords. Hardbound in slipcase. An excellent book for fans of these schools or Nihonto in general. Lineage of the Treasure Swords: Masterpieces from the Collection of the Futarasan-Jinja Shrine 40$ Paperback, great condition, some captions in English, otherwise Japanese with an appreciable selection of the finest blades in the collection of a legendary shrine, including O-dachi and Tachi of unparalleled lengths. Ise Jingu Hoto Zufu 75$ Book of masterpiece blades in the collection of the Ise shrine. An awesome book in good condition. Kusanagi no Ya Oshigata 100$ Oshigata of phenomenal blades prepared by Dr. Sato, presumably in the collection of a former sword shop called Kusanagi no Ya in Kyoto. A very enjoyable book for scholars of nihonto. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Posted June 11, 2020 SOLD Kotetsu and Kiyomaro: Special Exhibition of The Sano Art Museum Lineage of the Treasure Swords: Masterpieces from the Collection of the Futarasan-Jinja Shrine Ise Jingu Hoto Zufu Japanese Swordsmiths, Commemorative Centenary Edition by Hawley Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Posted June 11, 2020 Updated Nihon Token Jiten by Fujishiro 150$ Two volumes. Tight bindings. Slipcases are bruised but holding together. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious students of Nihonto. The first book I always reached for when researching a blade. The Collected Study of Japanese Swords as Compiled by Fred Fimio (Founder of Japanese Sword Society of Canada) 150$ These are three binders, nearly full of xerox copies of oshigata from famous and studied swords, as well as xerox copies of articles in English regarding the history of the Japanese sword. A lifetime of knowledge collected over decades by a scholar of the sword. Kusanagi no Ya Oshigata 100$ Oshigata of phenomenal blades prepared by Dr. Sato, presumably in the collection of a former sword shop called Kusanagi no Ya in Kyoto. A very enjoyable book for scholars of nihonto Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 Also sold The Collected Study of Japanese Swords as Compiled by Fred Fimio Kusanagi no Ya Oshigata Quote
bigjohnshea Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 This is what's left: Nihon Token Jiten by Fujishiro 150$ Two volumes. Tight bindings. Slipcases are bruised but holding together. As a reference work it is invaluable to serious students of Nihonto. The first book I always reached for when researching a blade. Quote
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