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.

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Title

An Introduction to Kendo

Publisher

Judo Limited, Croydon, Surrey

Publication Date

1964

Binding

Hard Cover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Asia Pacific

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