Sword of the Samurai; the Classical Art of Japanese Swordmanship
Boulder, Colorado; (1985): Paladin Press, 1985. First Edition. Quarto. Item #032114
). 129 pages. Illustrated. In Japan, only the samurai class retained the exclusive privilege of wearing the Daisha, the long and short sword. The making of a sword was akin to a religious ceremony, cloaked in secrecy and ritual. Combat was the "outer" aspect of swordsmanship, the "inner" aspect was Zen. A fine copy bound in black cloth, spine lettering copper, in a near fine red pictorial dust jacket lettered in tan, black and white, just a bit of rubbing to foot of jacket.
Price: $60.00
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