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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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