Davis Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 Would anyone have an idea as to the value of this book? It's a heavy tome with 37 illustrated pages of tsuba and fittings from the Gustav Jacoby collection. For something published 120 years ago the details show up quite good. I believe there are at least two more companion volumes to this one that I have. One gives a detailed description of all the tsuba shown in my book, the other has illustrations of swords that were in the Gustav Jacoby collection. Jacoby donated the bulk of his collection to a Berlin museum. Years later, museum staff witnessed the crated boxes containing the collection being loaded onto ox-carts, this was in 1945. The Hermitage is probably where the collection resides now. Any thoughts or additional information would be welcome. The book is in good condition for it's age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkO Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 The original usually around 50USD if you look around a bit - seeing it's so old there's no longer copyright on it, so a new reprint copy can be had for half that price from various websites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurikata Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 I bought this book in 2014 at a French Auction House for € 50. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartancrest Posted September 25 Report Share Posted September 25 (edited) Text Pdf available https://archive.org/...anischeText/mode/2up Plates Pdf https://archive.org/...ils/JapanischePlates Reprints from $22 USD https://www.abebooks...neten-9780331743/plp Originals can sell for $171 USD https://www.abebooks...21118&ref_=pd_hw_i_1 The Jacoby along with the Georg Oeder collection were taken by the Russians in 1945 - never to be seen again - unless they are hidden in the "Hermitage" in Saint Petersburg ? [Anyone with a link to get into the Hermitage collections?] I can send a proof copy of the Oeder collection with English translation to anyone who can give me a personal message with a home email address [the file size is too large to send direct through NMB] The Jacoby book was mentioned in the "Connoisseur" in 1904 and included an image of one of the book plates Taf,9. [plate 9] Edited September 25 by Spartancrest More history 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B3HR2UH Posted September 25 Report Share Posted September 25 Nice to have an original copy though MIck Ian Brooks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted September 26 Author Report Share Posted September 26 Thanks Dirk and Bruno. Book dealer Alan Bale once had the two volumes swords/tsuba and was asking £800, so obviously the "illustrated swords" is the rare book. Yes Ian, It's nice to have an original but as I don't want to damage it, don't refer to it much. Dale, you always have something of interest so thank you very much for your detailed reply. I am downsizing and wanted to know the value so I could fix a reserve when consigning to auction. Now that I know the value I will keep it. My collecting days are long over but I'm sure Martin ( In another post ) would be interested in the information you have, much of it new to me. I will let him know, thanks everyone for your help, it is appreciated. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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