JC Militaria | Books and Ephemera

Information Pamphlets and handbooks referring to Air Raids, Unexploded Bombs and Wartime Safety Leaflets. BO 415 - BO 415
A collection of safety/advisory literature referring to wartime bombings and practical Blitz experiences. 1: The Conduct of A.R.P Incidents. Based on practical Blitz experience for all civil defence services, paperback 47 pages. 2: Notes on the detection and reporting of unexploded missiles No1, paperback 44 pages. 3: Notes on the detection and reporting of unexploded bombs No1, pamphlet 6 pages. 4: Civil Defence training bulletin No10, pamphlet 27 pages. 5: Objects dropped from the air No2, pamphlet 100 pages. Ministry of Home Security – Objects dropped from the air 1941, paperback 19 pages. 6/7: Fighting Fires in Crops-Ventilation in the black out, 2/3 page leaflets. Uk postage is included in the price. BO 415.
£120.00

Infantry Training Volume 1 Pamphlet ‘The 7-62mm Self Loading Rifle and Bayonet’ (All Arms 1959). BO 402. - BO 402
This pamphlet applies to the 7-62mm SL rifle of British manufacture. All aspects of rifle and bayonet training covered. Pamphlet No 3A. (WO Code No. 8893). 118 pages, paperback, very good condition for age. Price includes UK postage. BO 402.
£45.00

Reference Books Relating to Japanese Swords, Makers and Military Police. BO 413 - BO 413
1: Japanese Military Swords by R.Gregory. A study of swordsmiths, terms peculiar to sword mountings, tips on cleaning etc. Paperback *inner has become detached from outer, but all pages secure and intact. 125 illustrated pages. 2: A Primer of Japanese Sword-Blades by B.W.Robinson (M.A., B.Litt) ‘Deputy Keeper, Victoria & Albert Museum’. The book is largely based on the excellent little work ‘Token Benran’ (Handbook of swords). Paperback 95 pages. 3: ‘Kempeitai’ Japans Dreaded Military Police by Raymond Lamont-Brown. A book covering ‘The Kempeitai’, Japanese secret military police and counter espionage service. Hardback with slip, 182 illustrated pages. 4: The arts of the Japanese sword by B.W.Robinson. A convenient and comprehensive manual on collecting Japanese swords. For the specialist and collector the book will be found indispensable. Hardback with slip, 200 illustrated pages. 5: The Sword and the Sáme by Henri L. Joly and Inada Hogitaro. The translation of two books – The Sword book in Honcho Gunkiko and the Book of Sáme K!3; Hi Sei Gi, written by two men of very different status in the 18th century. Hardback 225 illustrated pages ‘A reprint of the edition published in 1913 by Henri L.Joly. Price includes UK postage.
£175.00

*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

*Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory. BO 410. - BO 410
This is an essential reference for collectors of both military and civil Japanese swords and dirks, by two distinguished experts in the field of Japanese edged weapons and militaria. The book covers the period 1868-1945 and is comprehensively illustrated with 288 pages. Hardback with slip in very good condition first published in 1996. The price includes UK postage. BO 410.
£185.00

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

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