The Japanese Sword
Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1983. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #008854
Green and yellow paper boards. 210 pp. Numerous illustrations in colour and B&W. Light rubbing to edges of boards. Foxing to edges of text block. Dust jacket is price clipped. Near fine. The author, until his death in 1978, was one of Japan's foremost sword experts, and his wide knowledge is here brought to bear on every aspect of sword lore, including forging techniques and problems of appraisal.
Price: $85.00