Complete Sets of Nihonto Books

[bigjohnshea]

Dear Fellow Collectors,

Putting some Nihonto books up for sale starting with some complete sets.

 

We can discuss shipping if you are interested.

Not open to trades at this time.

Will not split up the sets.

 

These are all listed at my acquisition cost but I am open to offers. Anyone who has dealt with me before knows I welcome offers. :-)

 

Contact me here or at my email bigjohnshea@yahoo.com.

 

Cheers,

John

 

 

Nihonto Taikan

2800$

Complete set of 7 volumes in very good condition. Some areas of damage from general use. Slipcases and books in overall very enjoyable condition. Bindings are tight. Pages clean.

 

If you do not know about these books, here is a description borrowed from Grey's website:

"This is the greatest of all books on Nihonto, the most thorough and massive of all. You get 3 volumes on Koto, 2 volumes on Shinto, and one each on Kodogu and Koshirae. Sharp photos in color and black & white and excellent oshigata, many fold out spreads in the Koshirae volume, the most important swords and highest quality fittings: nothing but the best."

See photos here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/twjlsxpqb9cdt60/AAAnlPvJSpQFBXKthox89lr_a?dl=0

 

 

Nihonto Koza as translated by Watson

1100$

Complete set of 6 volumes in very good condition. Minimal to no blemishes in the volumes. Great useful copies. One of the best resources in English on the topic of Nihonto.

See photos here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/phkotqagw9ysr5x/AAC5M4fUHVE8dmh1zbUbcz6ua?dl=0

 

 

Kokuho Token Zufu

1000$

This is less of a book and more of a photo series of all the treasure swords which were designated as such prior to WW2 era. There are 16 folders in a cloth bound folding case with loose photo plates in each. All in very good condition with only minimal blemishes to the set.

 

Again, a description from Grey's site:

"This is a very important and difficult to find reference. 164 heavy paper plates with the swords that were ranked Kokuho (National Treasure) before WWII. Between the plates is a sheet of lighter weight paper with descriptions, history I bet, and other information. Almost all the plates are crisp photos (remarkably crisp for the time) but there are a few oshigata."

See photos here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/leavgsps9er268c/AABZVarzKsXF084tatKrZazqa?dl=0

 

 

Kanzan Token Koza

750$

All 6 volumes of the noted reference work published in honor of Dr. Kanzan Sato after his death. Compiled and written by some of the greatest minds in Nihonto during that time. Comes with a table of contents and index translated into English. Books and slipcases are in great condition. Vols 1-4 detailing works of the Shinto and Shin-Shinto eras, with Vols 5-6 dealing with kodogu and koshirae.

See photos here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kc1yhclx3mgmjvd/AAANO0jcYoqR52YRMaUxn_u2a?dl=0

[BIG]

John, really nice library..

 

Best

[bigjohnshea]

Don't be afraid to make an offer if you see something you need Big

[bigjohnshea]

Nihonto Koza is sold.

[Stephen]

Well done on Afu books i haven't seen sold at that price for some time. Seen few months back under nine.

[bigjohnshea]

I took an offer. It sold for less.

Always happy to hear offers folks!

[bigjohnshea]

Nihonto Taikan now 2500$ (Probably the best deal you will ever see on these books. They usually sell for closer to 5k)

 

Kokuho Token Zufu now 900$

 

Kanzan Token Koza now 675$

 

Shipping still, and will always be extra, but can work out a split with you if you buy the Kanzan or the Taikan.

 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Nihonto Taikan now 2300$ (Now actually the best deal you will ever see on these books)

 

Kokuho Token Zufu now 850$

 

Kanzan Token Koza now 600$

 

These need to sell so dropping prices again same day.

[bigjohnshea]

Nihonto Taikan now 2100$ (Unheard of)

 

Kokuho Token Zufu now 775$

 

Kanzan Token Koza now 550$

 

We're getting to the point where they may not worth selling... Have a goal number I need to reach in a few days and if I can't get there selling these then the whole thing may be pointless.

[bigjohnshea]

Nihonto Taikan now 2000$ (Unheard of)

 

Kokuho Token Zufu now 700$

 

Kanzan Token Koza now 500$

 

Not going any lower on these. Will keep them up another few days at this price then they will be withdrawn.

 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Not opposed to layaway if the deposit amount and terms fit my needs. Cheers!

[vajo]

These are extrem worthy books. You will not often find such treasures to purchase. 

[bigjohnshea]

It's true, Vajo. People do not realize how important books like this are until they start to really study from them. Unless you live in Japan and can study these blades first hand, having these types of books is the next best thing. In terms of knowledge gained, they are worth the price of a Juyo blade...

[jason_mazzy]

I'm with you big John. I really want the big set BUT I took a medical job in the middle of nowhere to help with Corona on a native American reservation and I'm trying to find a little place to buy so I can stop wasting my money on rent. I'm so desolate that there is no mail delivery and I have to rent a po box and go into town. I have the money for the books, but if I but them and then the housing offer comes through I'll be screwed. I really do want those books and you've offered them at a great price.

[bigjohnshea]

Jason, If lay away works better for you, send me a pm. A proper deposit can resolve this problem for you and I can give you time to pay the rest. Let me know. ????

[Yuradneprov]

Sent, thank you john.

[bigjohnshea]

These are all sold now. ????