B760. The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists by Robert Haynes. Plus Addenda

$185.00

B760.  The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists by Robert Haynes.  2001.  Softbound in 3 volumes with hard plastic case, 6 x 11 ½”, 2,460 pages in English (the artists’ signatures are given in Japanese and English).  Robert Haynes is probably the foremost authority on sword fittings on earth.  This book is a listing of thousands of artists with signatures and personal seals (kakihan), biographical information when known, and cross references to other sources.  If you’re serious about kodogu, you need this book.

Mr. Haynes has issued 2 Addenda to this set: significant additions to the list of artists and newly discovered information.  See B1011 and B1036 on my site to see what you will be getting.

The Index is new, in original packing and unopened.  12 pounds, 13 ounces.  $185.

The 1st Addenda is 12 ounces and $40.

The 2nd Addenda, Corollary – Corrigeda et Addenda, is 9 ounces and $40.

These books are with a trusted consignor to my site located in the US. He will ship to you and my usual guarantee applies. You can order any or all of these books; let me know which of them you want and I’ll get you a total with post.