From Sad Paradise Books, Rippleside, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 24 July 2003
About this Item
A neat, very sound copy of this scarce classic on Kendo. Octavo in original publisher's linen cloth with red title to spine and front panel. 140 pages including numerous black & white line drawings and photographs providing clear illustration of technical points discussed in the text, weapons and armour. Appendices; 1. Dai Nihon Teikoku Kata 2. Notes on the Japanese Sword 3. Notes on the Japanese Armour 4. Tamashigiri 5. Seppuku. Glossary. Small bookseller's sticker inside front flap of dustjacket which has light creasing, chips to edges. The scope of the book focuses on the concerns of the samurai; his sword, his armour, seppuku - which, except to an historian or collector, are virtually unknown outside Japan. Seller Inventory # 1708869
Bibliographic Details
Title: An Introduction to Kendo
Publisher: Judo Limited, Croydon, Surrey
Publication Date: 1964
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
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