Kokan Nagayama The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords (Hardback)

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Language: English Release Year: 2017 Type: Textbook Release Date: 01/17/2017 Genre: Language & Reference Title: The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords Book Title: The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords EAN: 9781568365817 Publication Name: The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords Illustrator: Yes Topic: Antiques & Collectibles, History, Military / Weapons, Firearms & Weapons, Military Publisher: Kodansha International ISBN: 9781568365817 gtin13: 9781568365817 Item Height: 265mm Country/Region of Manufacture: US Format: Hardback Item Length: 200mm ISBN-10: 1568365810 Author: Kokan Nagayama

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Further Details Title: The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords Condition: New ISBN-10: 1568365810 EAN: 9781568365817 ISBN: 9781568365817 Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc Format: Hardback Release Date: 01/17/2017 Description: This comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of the blades of Japanese swords still offers an English translation of a definitive Japanese text on the subject. Taking the practical historical approach, it discusses each tradition, examining the features that distinguish specific schools and smith. Each section closes with an easy reference chart summering the distinctive features of the work of various schools and smiths. There are chapters on terminology and description, and the care and appraisal of blades. Richly illustrated throughout. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 265mm Item Length: 200mm Author: Kokan Nagayama Genre: Language & Reference Topic: Architecture & Antiques Type: Textbook Release Year: 2017 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.