JC Militaria | Books and Ephemera

*The Yasukuni Swords-Rare Weapons of Japan 1933- 945 by Tom Kishida. BO 412 - BO 412
A comprehensively illustrated book by renowned expert Tom Kishida on the 8100 swords manufactured in the grounds of the Yasukini shrine between 1933 and 1945 which are an exceptional legacy , as artefacts that preserved not only time-honoured forging methods but aesthetic and spiritual traditions of the Samurai Warrior. Hard back with slip, 155 illustrated pages. An excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese swords. BO 412. The price includes UK postage.
£165.00

*The New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths by ‘Tamio Tsuchiko’. BO 411. - BO 411
An in-depth insight into the lives and works of twenty ‘Swordsmiths’. Mr Tsuchiko himself visited each Swordsmith and spent a great deal of time interviewing them on subjects such as sword forging techniques, and their methods and aims. The book is hard back with slip and has 255 comprehensively illustrated pages. An invaluable book for anyone with an interest in sword forging. BO 411. The price includes UK postage.
£145.00

Reference catalogues relating to Japanese Swords/Armour/Ceramics and Art from Christies and Sotheby’s. BO 409. - BO 409
A group of books and catalogue’s relating Japanese swords and fine Japanese arts. 1: ‘Important Japanese Swords - Sotheby’s. Paperback 125 illustrated pages * some loose but present. 2: ‘Japanese swords, sword fittings and armour – Sotheby’s. Paperback, 54 illustrated pages. 3: ‘ Japanese ceramics and works of art at home – Christie’s. Paperback, 116 illustrated pages. 4: Japanese works of art – Christie’s . Paperback, 118 illustrated pages. 5: A catalogue of ‘Fine Japanese works of art, Japanese prints and Modern Chinese paintings – Sotheby’s. Paperback, 265 illustrated pages. A must for the enthusiast or collector. Price includes UK postage. BO 409.
£120.00

Reference Books Relating to the Japanese Army/Samurai/Kamikaze. BO 408. - BO 408
A collection of books showing in depth knowledge on the Japanese army, the Samurai warrior and the Kamikaze pilot. 1: ‘Kamikaze’ Japans suicide Samurai, by Ian Lamont- Brown. Paperback, 192 illustrated pages. * A small number of pages are loose, but present. 2: ‘Japanese Army Handbook’ 1939-1945 by George Forty. Hardback with slip, 272 illustrated pages. 3: ‘Arms and Armor of the Samurai’ The history of weaponry in ancient Japan by I.Bottomley & A.P.Hopson. Hardback with slip, 192 illustrated pages. An excellent ollection for the enthusiast or collector. BO 408. Price includes UK delivery.
£120.00

Reference Books Relating to Japanese Swords and Makers. BO 407. - BO 407
A collection of reference books on Japanese swords and makers. 1: ‘The Samurai Sword Handbook’ by John M.Yumoto. An in depth handbook for the collector and owner of Samurai swords. Hardback with slip, 191 illustrated pages. 2: ‘The Japanese Sword’ By Kanzo Sato. An in depth insight into the makeup and history of Samurai swords. Hardback with slip, 210 illustrated pages. 3: ‘Arms & Armour of the Samurai’ by I.Bottomley 7 A.P.Hopson. An illustrated journey throughout history of the Samurai arms and armour. Hardback with slip, 192 illustrated pages. The price includes UK postage. BO 407.
£120.00

*Scarce* Japanese Master Swordsmiths: ‘The Gassan Tradition’by ‘Morihiro Ogawa’. BO 405. - BO 405
A catalogue of the exhibition in 1982 at ‘The museum of fine arts’ in Boston U.S.A, of the works of the ‘Living National Treasure’, the most famous, most honoured and highly acclaimed swordsmith in Japan, ‘Sadaichi Gassan’ from the specially constructed foundry in a courtyard of the Museum where he demonstrated with his son ‘Sadatoshi’ and three other students- the traditional ritual and method of sword making. Paperback, 85 illustrated pages of a master’s work. Price includes UK postage. BO 405.
£175.00

**New** ‘The Book of the BSA air Rifle’ 1905-1939, by John Milewski. 19136 - 19136
A brand new signed copy of ‘The Book of the BSA air Rifle, ‘A guide to shooting and collecting the iconic BSA air rifle’ by John Milewski. The iconic Lincoln Jeffries designed BSA Air Rifle is arguably the most important airgun design ever and its influence can still be seen today in rifles such as the Weihrauch HW77 and Air Arms TX200. The BSA Air Rifle was instrumental in organised air rifle shooting across the UK and sold well overseas as not just a target arm but a useful hunting tool. Across three major sections and its 30 chapters, The Book of BSA Air Rifle studies the numerous models and variations that were manufactured and will allow an owner to identify their particular model. In addition to the rifles themselves, accessories and sighting systems are examined in detail. Using many contemporary images, some of which have never been published before, together with full colour images of surviving rifles and their features. The book of the BSA rifle also includes a detailed study of the BSA rifles role in organised airgun shooting. Intended for owners and collectors, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in this British classic design, and the social history aspect of its use. This is an illustrated and completely thorough book on all ‘BSA’ air rifles between 1905 and 1939. The book is hand signed by the author and covers all models of the BSA rifle produced between 1905 and 1939. It covers subjects such as prototypes, presentation, modifications, pellets, retailers, prefixes, accessories and much more. This is the ultimate guide to owning and collecting early BSA rifles, and is an absolute must for the owner/collector. The price includes UK delivery. 19136
£95.00

‘The Webley Story – A History of Webley Pistols and Revolvers and the Development of the Pistol Cartridge’ by ‘William Chipchase Dowell. BO 401. - BO 401
This is an excellent copy, in chipped dust wrapper, on the standard work on Webley pistols. It is a first edition published in 1962 by the ‘Skyrac Press Ltd’ of Kirksgate Leeds. Here for the first time is a book wholly devoted to a comprehensive and detailed study of the evolution of the ‘Webley’ revolver. Born in 1853 when brothers ‘James & Philip Webley produced single action cap and ball revolvers. Profusely illustrated with choice examples, mainly from the authors collection, together with cartridges, bullet moulds and gauges etc. With scholarly text, line drawings and diagrams. A must have for anyone interested in Webley pistols or firearms in general. The price includes U.K. delivery. BO 401.
£195.00

*’The Royal Norfolk Regiment 1919-1951’ by ‘Lt.Comm P.K.Kemp’. BO 400. - BO 400
This is a nice clean copy of ‘The History of the Norfolk Regiment 1919-1951’, but mainly covering the ‘WWII’ years. It was published by ‘The Regimental Association’ in 1953 and is hardback in blue cloth with gilt badge and lettering. The book covers the movements of all the Battalions particularly in ‘WWII’, and even covers the Norfolk Home Guard. The Regiment had Battalions in all theatres of the war, and included Germany, Kohima, Burma and Singapore. The appendices cover ‘Victoria Cross’ awards, lists of honours and awards and Colonels of the regiment etc. A detailed ‘uncommon’ book on regimental history. The price includes U.K. delivery. BO 400.
£115.00

‘Military Shoulder- Belt Plates and Buttons’ by ‘Major H.G.Parkyn O.B.E’. BO 399. - BO 399
This is a very nice clean copy with a dust wrapper of the first edition of ‘Military Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons’. It was published in 1956 by ‘Gale & Polden’ of Aldershot, and covers in detail the shoulder belt plaes and buttons of every regiment of the British Army. It is profusely illustrayed with detailed descriptions of both the plates and buttons together with titles, battle honours and badges of each regiment. A very useful book for the collector and military historian which is very scarce. The price includes U.K. delivery. BO 399.
£75.00

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