THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOUR & HELMETS IN
16th CENTURY JAPAN
KOZAN Sakakibara (1963)
This translation of Kozan's original 1800 text covers the evolution of armor while
looking to what it defines as best examples. From the start the author cites current
samurai as in a deplorable state lacking essential martial temperament and knowledge. The author's detailed descriptions of the making of the various parts of an armor
and his authoritative criticism of the many different styles being used in his time make
this a first-hand account of unequaled importance; well supported by 41 illustrations and
34 plates.
156 pages, 7¼ x 10" hardcover
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THE ARMOUR BOOK IN
HONCHO-GUNKIKO
Arai Hakuseki (1964)
This is the armor complement to
The Sword and
Samé as both are translations from the Honcho-Gunkiko, an influential
early reference of Japanese military arms and equipment. The original work was
responsible for the revival of classical construction in armor between 1750 and
1860. In short, this is an important book that both details armor and was written
specifically for a samurai audience. This edition is accompanied by 38 plates and 44
illustrations.
132 pages, 7½ x 10" hardcover
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JAPANESE ARMOUR:
An illustrated guide to the work of the Myochin and Saotome Families from the 15th
to the 20th Century
J.L.Anderson (1968)
A highly detailed study of important armor. Includes history, genealogies,
art names, and 70 b&w plates each accompanied by extensive descriptions and
assessments.
84 pages, 5½ x 8¾" hardcover
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JAPANESE
ARMS & ARMOR
H.R.Robinson (1969)
This text
examines arms in the course of expanding upon the evolution of Japanese
armor. Photo examples borrow heavily from Italian collections.
The book is set up in two sections. The first includes seven
chapters which follow a chronological format, while the second section
is devoted entirely to 110 color and b&w plates accompanied by
descriptions.
54
pgs of text followed by 112 plates, 10 x 12¼"
hardcover $110.00 |
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A SHORT HISTORY OF JAPANESE ARMOUR
H.R.Robinson (1965)
An informative survey of Japanese armor spanning early tomb excavations to the Edo
period. This was a precursor to Robinson's important
1969 publication and is supported by numerous
b&w photographs, illustrations, and a ten page glossary.
45 pages, 10½ x 7¼" soft cover
$30.00 |
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ARMS & ARMOR OF THE SAMURAI
Bottomley, Hopson
Surveys the Yamato through Edo period development of the samurai as a historical
progression that parallels the history of Japanese weaponry. As the title suggests, arms
and armor are featured, however, the range of examples is quite remarkable. This well
written, large format text is accompanied by both color and b/w photos, and prints.
192 pages, 9½ x 12¼" hardcover
$100.00 |
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AN INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE ARMOUR
D. Wurr, editor
Utilizing period illustrations and many examples
from the Royal Armouries (UK) collection this text presents a survey of Japanese armor
demonstrating construction and evolution in response to changing conditions on the
battlefield. Color photographs, with bibliography and fold-out glossary of term.
32 pages, 6¾ x 9½" soft cover $25.00 |
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ARMS & ARMOUR OF OLD JAPAN
B.W.Robinson (r.1951)
A general overview of Japanese arms and armor drawn primarily from the Victoria
& Albert Museum (UK). This was a precursor to the essential 1961 publication The Arts of The Japanese Sword. Supported
by 26 b&w photographs.
45 pages, 5½ x 8½" soft cover
$30.00 |
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850 JAPANESE ARMOR TERMS
W.M.Hawley
Following the format of the popular Japanese Sword Terms, this text defines
essential terminology relevant to the study of armor and related items. Terms are listed
alphabetically and written in both Romanji and Kanji. Illustrations borrow heavily from
early Japanese manuscripts.
128 pages, 8½ x 11" spiral bound $35.00 |
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ARMURES DU JAPON
Robert Burawoy (20 May - 18 June 1994, Paris)
French-language exhibit catalog. A total of 18 lots are presented: complete armor
(3), kabuto (5), tachi (1), menpo (8), and saddle w/stirrups; each piece fully described
and shown in large format, high quality photos.
Includes Japanese-French glossary and bibliography.
14 pages, 12½ x 12½" soft cover $35.00
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HONCHO BUKI MEIKAN: Handbook of
Military Items
Yahagisawa Shosuke
Reprinted from 19th century woodblock prints, this text surveys the military equipment of
the samurai. The first eleven pages deals with armor and related items, references
to the Myochin line and false names of armor/helmet makers are also listed.
17 pages, 8½ x 11" soft cover $6.95 |
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KATCHU,
JAPANESE ARMOR OF THE KAMAKURA PERIOD
F.Seyssel-Hawley
This text was originally printed in 1700 as part of the Shuko Jisshu encyclopedia
and details famous helmets and armor dating to the Kamakura jidai. Woodblock
illustrations.
34 pages, 5½ x 8½" soft cover $5.95THE
INFLUENCE OF JAPANESE WARS ON WEAPONS AND ARMOR
Yasu Kizu
Covers major battles and the resulting changes in military equipment through to the 19th
century.
26 pages, 5½ x 8½" soft cover $5.95 |
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