Author: Hakusui, Inami.
Title: Nippon-to: The Japanese Sword. (hardcover in dj).
Description: Hakusui Research Society & Japan Sword Co. Tokyo, 1948. 1948. 1st. Hardcover. First Edition. Xviii, 222 pp. 97 ills. chronology, list of sword-makers, locations and values, folding map, 4to, red decorated cloth, dustjacket. Much detail on forging, tempering, polishing, history, nomenclature, etc. Nearly Fine text with no real flaws, no owner's marks, just slight bumping to a couple of tips. VG dj with light edge-wear/couple of nicks to tips. No serious tears or chips . Scarce book with much detailed information. This is a spectacular copy, about the nicest we have seen. Very Good/Very Good.

Keywords: WEAPONS SAMURAI SWORDS


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