The Samurai Sword; a Handbook
by Yumoto, John M
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Rutland, VT; (1959): Charles R. Tuttle Co. First Edition. Octavo. 2nd printing. 191p Because of the occupation there are more Japanese swords in the US than in Japan. This book helps the owner to make an accurate identification. There are 49 figures showing the type swords with the Japanese words in transliteration. essential for the collector. Bound in maroon cloth decorated in black, spine lettering gilt. A very good copy in very good pictorial dust jacket with a few closed edge tears, rubbed and lightly worn.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012332
- Title
- The Samurai Sword; a Handbook
- Author
- Yumoto, John M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Charles R. Tuttle Co
- Place of Publication
- Rutland, VT; (1959)
- Keywords
- Samurai Sword
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About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Octavo
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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