[Rarebooks] FS: An American Samurai Sword Collector

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “The Samurai Sword. An American Perspective”

By Gary D. Murtha.
Published by H.S.M. Publications in 1980.

DISCUSSION: A very helpful book by an experienced American collector.
Includes information on sword history, nomenclature, parts of the sword,
identifying blades, how to collect swords, other sword parts (tsuba,
etc.), care & cleaning, a glossary, reading signatures, and much more.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover, 126 pages, color, black & white and line
illustrations, dust jacket.

CONDITION NOTES: Light wear, minor soil, otherwise fine and clean.

PRICE: $100 net

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