Author: BOTTOMLEY, I. & A. P. HOPSON
Title: Arms & Armor of the Samurai : The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan
Description: New York: Crescent Books, 1993. Reprint; Hardcover. ISBN: 0517103184. Remainder; B&W and Color; 9 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 3/4"; 192 pages; Hard cover is black with silver lettering on the spine. Light rubbing and bumping to boards. Remainder mark [dot] on bottom of text block. DJ has slight rubbing, scuffing. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Lavishly illustrated with 300+ b/w and color pictures. Expertly written and researched history of Japanese weaponry. Traces the rise, development, and demise of the Samurai who dominated Japan for over 700 years. Glossary; index; bibliography. Oversized/ 4#.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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