Japanese sword collectors!! Rare book!!PICS UP!!!

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Christies auction book "100 masterpieces from the collection of Dr Walter Compton" copywrited 1992. In VERY good condition. This is the VERY well-known reference of important blades and kodogu from the Christie's auctions of Dr. Compton's collection. These one-hundred extraordinary examples are shown in color and b&w plates with descriptions in both English and Japanese.
321 pages, 10¾ x 14¾" hardcover with slipcase.

This FINE coffee table size book with cover and sleeve has SERIOUS detail of some very historic Japanese swords and mounts. Beautiful black and white pics of the entire blade,the signatures, and close ups of the folded steel, as well as color pics of mounts and fittings, including all details like years of manufacture, smith name, etc. This is an important book for ANYONE who is interested in learning about/studying/collecting Japanese swords and fittings and is a VERY RARE FIND. I believe its OUT OF PRINT!! $150 + actual shipping OBO to your zip code. Contact Doug @610-951-4096 or via email for pics(I'll edit later and post a few). If you call, please leave your name, phone#, and e-mail and I WILL CONTACT YOU BACK SHORTLY!! Here's a few pics!!

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BTT and open to offers.

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BTT, 122 views, and STILL here!!
This book is a fine addition to the library guys!!
Make me an offer!!

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BTT and lowered price. Trades are welcome. AK mags, etc.

MAKE an OFFER GUYS!!