Japanese Swords / History / Samurai / Polishing construction etc

Japanese Swords / History / Samurai / Polishing construction etc Introduction

JAPANESE SWORDS: Cultural Icons of a Nation - History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword (inc. Early [ Jomon; Yayoi; Kofun; Shinto in the Smithy etc] / Nara / Medieval / Edo / Modern Period Swords; Art of Swordsmanship Today; Polishing, etc) By: Roach, Colin M; Foreword By Nicklaus Suino / Tuttle Publishing (includes a History of Polishing By Abe Kazunori ) .................. ---------( 1st Printing of the First edition ) ----hardcover, a Near Fine example, a wee bit of light rubbing, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, 176 pages, colour photos and illustrations throughout, ---this was issued with a DVD which is NOT present, ---Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, Japanese Swords includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photo, ................... Edition: First Edition ISBN Number: 4805310359 ISBN-13: 9784805310359 Illustrator: Photo Cover Location Published: Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan / Rutland, VT / Singapore: Tuttle Publishing, 2010, 1st edition, First Printing: 2010 Binding: Hard Cover Book Condition: Near Fine (see desciption) Jacket Condition: Near Fine (see description) Inscription: Not Signed Size: 9.5w x 12.25h Inches Type: NOT Price Clipped Categories: GUNS, KNIVES, RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, WEAPONS, Etc Seller ID: 170683 ............ ///Local ( Burlington Ont ) pick up available, otherwise we ship via the post office 5 times a week, if shipping I need the postal code if in Canada, or the country destination, we accept e-transfer from Canadian banks, or cash .................................................. We are full time booksellers ///LeonardShoup(dot)com/// We have about 2000 books list on kijiji so please browse our other listings or inquire about availability of our other material.

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