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color illus., glossary, biblio, index, covers the 700 year tradition, over 300 b/w and color photographs.
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- PublisherBison Books
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 086124415X
- ISBN 13 9780861244157
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages192
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.55. Seller Inventory # G086124415XI4N00
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Arms and Armour of the Samurai
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Bison Books Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 1988
ISBN 10: 086124415X
ISBN 13: 9780861244157
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Seller: Olmstead Books, Port Dover, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The black boards have no bumps, many illustrations with 192 pp. The dust jacket has a tear to eight cm and is in a Brodart cover. Seller Inventory # 10528
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ARMS & ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI. (ARMOR.)
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Bison, London, 1988
ISBN 10: 086124415X
ISBN 13: 9780861244157
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Seller: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. 192 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H). Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, reproductions, drawings. "A member of the aristocracy, from the tenth century the Samurai was primarily a mounted archer. This is reflected in the light, lamellar yoroi armour which left the right arm free for drawing his bow. Helmets were simple, with leather neckpieces. Battle began with an exchange of arrows, and was followed by a series of hand-to-hand combats among champions who relied on the sword. The long wars of Kusonoki and Ashikaga produced several changes in the nature of warfare. Fighting in wooded, mountainous countryside, hand-to-hand combat came into its own. The bulky yoroi was superceded by the lighter, less constricting do maru and the no dachi, a longer version of the naginata (glaive), was introduced. The renowned Samurai cult of the sword began in this period. The Samurai's most ornate and elaborate armour dates from the Tokugawa era, and was probably not intended for use in actual battle. The long development of arms and armour in the Samurai's 700-year history is fully detailed in this handsome volume. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, (it) will be a welcome addition to the libraries of all military enthusiasts." Small bump to top of front hinge, two tiny corner bumps, slight bump to bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light edgewear, moderate edge wrinkling - mainly at top edge, light rub marks, tiny scuff at bottom of spine, scattered light foxing marks on inside top edge, small light soiling marks and tiny surface paper pull on inside surface of rear panel. Seller Inventory # 21282
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Arms and Armour of the Samurai
Published by
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ISBN 10: 086124415X
ISBN 13: 9780861244157
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Seller: Raven & Gryphon Fine Books, Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Arms & Armour of the Samurai, Bison Books, London, 1988. First Edition. From the blurb A member of the aristocracy, from the tenth century, the samurai was primarily a mounted archer. This is reflected in the light, lamellar yoroi armour which left the right arm free for drawing his bow. Helmets were simple, with leather neck-pieces. Battle began with an exchange of arrows and was followed by a series of hand-to-hand combats among champions who relied on the sword. Fighting in wooded, mountainous countryside, hand-to-hand combat came into its own. The bulky yoroi was superseded by the lighter, less constricting do maru and the no dachi, a longer version of the naginata (glaive), was introduced. The renowned Samurai cult of the sword began in this period. The samurai's most ornate and elaborate armour dates from the Tokugawa era, and was probably not intended for use in actual battle. The long development of arms and armour in the samurai's 700-year history is fully detailed in this handsome volume. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, Arms & Armour of the Samurai will be a welcome addition to the libraries of all military enthusiasts. This large format book, 192 pages measuring 302mm X 225mm, is in near-fine condition in a near-fine dust jacket, that is now enclosed in a mylar wrap. There is a Christmas gift sticker on the first free endpaper. A finely produced volume on heavy stock paper with high-quality photographs. Seller Inventory # 2081
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Arms and Armour of the Samurai Bottomley, Ian ; Hopson, Anthony
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Arms & Armour of the Samurai
Published by
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ISBN 10: 086124415X
ISBN 13: 9780861244157
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Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Book illustrates the 700-year history of the development of the arms and armour of the Samurai. 192pp, photo illustrated in color and in b&w. Spectacular photographs! A very bright, clean copy. Totally unmarked. Sound binding. No wear to boards. Nearly similar, unclipped dustjacket. Weight, 1.14kg We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for particularly for heavier books for shipment to Canada and Overseas, but not usually to the USA. Questions? Quotes? Images? - please email. Size: 12.25" Tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 21616
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