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	ADAMS, ANDY AND CLYDE Sumo . Hamlyn Publishing, 1989. 80 pages, introduction by Tomotaka Dewanoumi and Ozeki Komishiki. Laminated Illustrated Boards. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gerry Toff. GBP 5.95 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 9.88 \| JP¥ 873] Book number: F1460 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	ALL JAPAN KENDO FEDERATION, ED. Fundamental Kendo. . Tokyo: Japan Publications, Inc. 1974, First edition. First printing. Small quarto. Gilt spine titled gray cloth. Sm. 4to. 179 pps.Preface by Yasoji Nakano and Nariaki Sato. A comprehensive guide to the growth, development, and practice of kendo, the oldest of the Japanese martial art forms. Illustrated throughout. Foreword by Tokutaro Kimura, President, All Japan Kendo Federation. Preface by Yasoji Nakano and Nariaki Sato.. GBP 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 55.5 US$ 83.05 \| JP¥ 7337] Book number: F1332 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	BLACKER, C., The Japanese Enlightenment. A Study of the Writings of Fukuzawa Yukichi, . Cambridge University press, 1964, XIII,186pp. good ex-library hardback with the usual markings, labels etc.. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: F1221HK Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	CUYLER, P. L. ( PATRICIA LEE ) Sumo: From Rite to Sport. . Weatherhill, 1979. 207p. index, bibliography, notes, chart list of Yokozuna, map, the winning techniques [figures], 63 b. w. photos, glossary, index. First edition. Near Fine/Very Good hard back in good d/j which has a sunned spine. GBP 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 10 US$ 14.95 \| JP¥ 1321] Book number: F1458 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KOIZUMI GUNJI (7TH DAN) Judo: The Basic Technical Principles and Exercises . Supplemented with Contest Rules and Grading Syllabus. . W.Foulsham,1958, 64pp. many photographs, in worn wrappers. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: F1335 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	DRAEGER, DONN F., The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan. 3 Volumes. . Weatherhill, 1973 - 1974, first editions, 111,127,190pp. profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and other images good hardbacks in d/j's. the jackets are slightly chipped at the tops of the spines. Volume 1: Classical Bujutsu. Volume 2: Classical Budo. Volume 3: Modern Bujutsu & Budo. ¶ Draeger was one of the most famous and well respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual. GBP 39.50 [Appr.: EURO 44 US$ 65.61 \| JP¥ 5796] Book number: F1334 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KEIKO FUKUDA Born for the Mat. A Kodokan Kata Textbook for Women. . 4th edition 1976, 140pp. very good hardback. Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913) is the highest-ranking female practitioner of judo in the world. She was born in Tokyo, and began the practice of judo in 1935 at the age of 21. She was invited to study judo by Kano Jigoro, the founder of the martial art, because of his relationship with her grandfather, Fukuda Hachinosuke, who had taught Tenjin Shiny?-ry? Jujutsu to Kano a number of years prior. Fukuda is the last living pupil of Dr Kano. In 1973, Fukuda published Born for the Mat, an instructional book intended for women about the kata of kodokan judo. Fukuda currently holds a 9th degree black belt (9th dan) in judo. She was awarded a rare red belt in judo by the United States Judo Federation in 2001 for her lifelong contribution to the martial art[1]. In January 2006, at its annual Kagami Biraki New Years celebration, the Kodokan Judo Institute also awarded her the 9th degree black belt (9th dan). She is the only woman to ever hold this high a rank from any recognized judo organization. She teaches at the Soko Joshi Judo Club in the Noe valley district of San Francisco, California. GBP 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 166.5 US$ 249.15 \| JP¥ 22011] Book number: F1314 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	GLASS, GEORGE Competitive Judo: Throwing Techniques and Weight Control. . Faber & Faber, 1977 Paperback, 0571109152 93pp, illustrated, covers sl. Worn. GBP 5.50 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 US$ 9.14 \| JP¥ 807] Book number: F1518 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	HARRISON , E.J., Manual of Judo . W. Foulsham & Co 1952, XII,172pp. hardback in d/j. inner hinges weak but text not detached. Dust jacket rather worn/torn repaired with cellotape. GBP 6.50 [Appr.: EURO 7.25 US$ 10.8 \| JP¥ 954] Book number: F1516 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	JAMES, T.H. (MRS.) The Enchanted Waterfall. . (Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 20) Tokyo: T. Hasegawa, after 1911. 12mo. Crepe paper book tied with silk threads.A fine to very good copy in fine pastel colours .This is one in a series of 20 such books . They are not dated. The approximate date is determined by the address listed by Hasegawa (see chart at bottom of the page). The books are classic Japanese fairy tales. While no credit is given the translator, it is know that several individuals translated for the series. Since these books were intended for markets outside of Japan, Hasegawa employed numerous prominent foreigners for this task. Many famous Westerners living in Meiji Japan were associated with Hasegawa's work. Occasionally, Hasegawa would be commissioned by others to produce their work. However, the overwhelming majority of the books were published at his initiative and under his control. see: Frederic Sharf: Takejiro Hasegawa, Meiji Japan's Pre-eminent publisher of Wood-Block-Illustrated Crepe-Paper Books. Find more details on the net at George C. Baxley's in Alamogordo, USA. GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 83.25 US$ 124.58 \| JP¥ 11006] Book number: F0126 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	MARTIAL ARTS JOURNAL Budo. (Journal) Subtitled on Cover: For the Serious Student of Martial Ways . Published by C.J. Barker & Ass. Edited by Jim Barker. June 1976 - January 1978, 26 issues, large 8vo format. Profusely illustrated with photographs. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: F1482 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KANO, DR. JIGORO & T.P. LEGGETT Kata Judo. . Demonstrations of throws, holds by Legget and of gentleness by Dr. Jigaro Kano. Foreword by Charles S. Palmer. Foulsham 1982, 179pp. numerous photographs. Fine hardback in fine d/j. GBP 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 14 US$ 20.76 \| JP¥ 1834] Book number: F1479 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KAWAMURA, T. Judo Combination Techniques. . Foulsham, 1958 First U.K. edition. 61 pages, mostly devoted to photographs.Translated and edited by G. Hamilton. Introduction by Risei Kano. Hardback in fair d/j (repaired). GBP 13.50 [Appr.: EURO 15 US$ 22.42 \| JP¥ 1981] Book number: F1517 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KEENE, DONALD, The Japanese Discovery of Europe. Honda Toshiaki and Other Discoverers 1720 - 1798. , . New York, Grove press, 1954, ex-library hardback with library label on first paste-down, stamps on reverse title and dedication page, shelf number on spine146pp. illustrated. binding sl. worn. GBP 7.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 US$ 12.46 \| JP¥ 1101] Book number: F1509HK Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KOICHI KOICHI This Is Aikido. . Japan publications, 1972, 3rd printing, 180pp. fully illustrated with photographs. Sm folio sized hardback in d/j. binding finer to very good, jacket sl. Damaged ast the top. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1418 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KUHAULUA, JESSE (DAIGORO TAKAMIYAMA) WITH JOHN WHEELER. Takamiyama. The World of Sumo. . Tokyo, Kodansha International, 1973. First edition 176pp. With many colour and black photo illustrations. Photographs by D. Turner Givens. hardback, sl. spotted at the top. dust wrapper. worn at top of spine. A good account of this American athlete's rise to the highest ranks in the sport of Sumo.. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: F1477 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	LIDSTONE, R.A., ( CHARLES ALEXIS) An Introduction to Kendo. . With over 200 Photographs by Alan R. Menzies and line Drawings by Roald M. Knutsen. Croydon, Judo Limited, 1964, 140pp. hardback in frayed d/j . Appendices; 1. Dai Nihon Teikoku Kata 2. Notes on the Japanese Sword 3. Notes on the Japanese Armour 4. Tamashigiri 5. Seppuku. Glossary. The scope of the book focuses on the concerns of the samurai; his sword, his armour, seppuku which, except to an historian or collector, are virtually unknown outside Japan. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1417 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	OCHIAI, SIEKICHI AND HILDAHARU ONUMA Japanese Archery: The Eight Rules Method and Equipment . . Tokyo, Asahi Archery Equipment Co. 1961 , First printing. 36 pp. 47 ills. (photos and line drawings), 12mo, stapled in yellow card covers. Edges of wrappers sl. Yellowed. extremely rare. GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 83.25 US$ 124.58 \| JP¥ 11006] Book number: F1331 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	RISUKE OTAKE The Deity and the Sword 3 Volumes . Minato Research and Publishing Co. Japan] First Edition Three volumes published between 1977 and 1978 , numerous photographs. Risuke Otake (born March 10, 1926) is a Japanese martial artist. Known by the title Take Risuke Minamoto no Takeyuki he is the incumbent (as of 2008) shihan (Teaching Master) of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shint ry bujutsu, which he learned as a disciple of the previous teaching master Hayashi Yazaemon (1892 1964) from the time he entered the school at the age of 16, in 1942. In 1967, when Otake sensei was 42 years old, he received gokui kaiden, the highest level of attainment in the tradition, and at the same time became the school's teaching master. He lives and teaches in rural location near Narita city, in Chiba Prefecture of Japan. He is a member of the Chiba Prefecture Board of Registrars and Appraisers for Muskets and Swords; a position he has held since 1979. GBP 450.00 [Appr.: EURO 499.25 US$ 747.45 \| JP¥ 66034] Book number: F1313 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	RATTI, OSCAR & ADELE WESTBROOK Secrets of the Samurai. A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan. . Charles E.Tuttle, 1973, first edition, first printing. : 483pp.Very good hardback in d/j which has been repaired at the top. Text sl. darkened. Illustrated throughout with line drawings and eighteen charts. Bibliography, index. Weapons, techni ques, strategies and principles of combat are all studied in this definitive study of Japan's martial arts. GBP 17.50 [Appr.: EURO 19.5 US$ 29.07 \| JP¥ 2568] Book number: F1415 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	SACKETT, JOEL AND WES BENSON, Rikishi the Men of Sumo. . Weatherhill 1986. 183pp. Numerous photographs. First Edition Fine hardback in near fine d/j The life of a Sumo, in words and pictures. b&w photos.from the apprentice to the champion. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: F1476 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	SARGEANT, J. A., Sumo: The Sport and the Tradition. . Tuttle Publishing. 1959. Paperback. Near Fine 96pp. (ISBN: 0804810842) . GBP 8.50 [Appr.: EURO 9.5 US$ 14.12 \| JP¥ 1247] Book number: F1465 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	UYENISHI, S.K. The Text Book of Ju Jitsu As Practised in Japan: Being a Simple Treatise on the Japanese Method of Self Defence . London, Athletic Publications, n.d. [c. 1951] 7th edition. With B&W illus. blue cloth Hardback, binding faded and worn at corners,edges. GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 US$ 24.92 \| JP¥ 2201] Book number: F1428 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	VARLEY, H.PAUL, WITH IVAN AND NOBUKO MORRIS The Samurai. . Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1970, 135pp. illustrations on 32 plates and in the text. good hardback in frayed d/j Part of the pageant of history series. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: F1520 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	WARNER, GORDON Japanese Swordmanship : Technique and Practice . Weatherhill, 1982, first edition. Fine hardback in very good d/j. 312pp.This book deals with the history, etiquette, and use of the japanese sword. It explains how the art evolved over the decades into what it is today, and why people still practice this ancient and deadly martial discipline. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1778 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.

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	ADAMS, ANDY AND CLYDE Sumo . Hamlyn Publishing, 1989. 80 pages, introduction by Tomotaka Dewanoumi and Ozeki Komishiki. Laminated Illustrated Boards. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gerry Toff. GBP 5.95 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 9.88 \| JP¥ 873] Book number: F1460 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	ALL JAPAN KENDO FEDERATION, ED. Fundamental Kendo. . Tokyo: Japan Publications, Inc. 1974, First edition. First printing. Small quarto. Gilt spine titled gray cloth. Sm. 4to. 179 pps.Preface by Yasoji Nakano and Nariaki Sato. A comprehensive guide to the growth, development, and practice of kendo, the oldest of the Japanese martial art forms. Illustrated throughout. Foreword by Tokutaro Kimura, President, All Japan Kendo Federation. Preface by Yasoji Nakano and Nariaki Sato.. GBP 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 55.5 US$ 83.05 \| JP¥ 7337] Book number: F1332 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	BLACKER, C., The Japanese Enlightenment. A Study of the Writings of Fukuzawa Yukichi, . Cambridge University press, 1964, XIII,186pp. good ex-library hardback with the usual markings, labels etc.. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: F1221HK Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	CUYLER, P. L. ( PATRICIA LEE ) Sumo: From Rite to Sport. . Weatherhill, 1979. 207p. index, bibliography, notes, chart list of Yokozuna, map, the winning techniques [figures], 63 b. w. photos, glossary, index. First edition. Near Fine/Very Good hard back in good d/j which has a sunned spine. GBP 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 10 US$ 14.95 \| JP¥ 1321] Book number: F1458 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KOIZUMI GUNJI (7TH DAN) Judo: The Basic Technical Principles and Exercises . Supplemented with Contest Rules and Grading Syllabus. . W.Foulsham,1958, 64pp. many photographs, in worn wrappers. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: F1335 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	DRAEGER, DONN F., The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan. 3 Volumes. . Weatherhill, 1973 - 1974, first editions, 111,127,190pp. profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and other images good hardbacks in d/j's. the jackets are slightly chipped at the tops of the spines. Volume 1: Classical Bujutsu. Volume 2: Classical Budo. Volume 3: Modern Bujutsu & Budo. ¶ Draeger was one of the most famous and well respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual. GBP 39.50 [Appr.: EURO 44 US$ 65.61 \| JP¥ 5796] Book number: F1334 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KEIKO FUKUDA Born for the Mat. A Kodokan Kata Textbook for Women. . 4th edition 1976, 140pp. very good hardback. Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913) is the highest-ranking female practitioner of judo in the world. She was born in Tokyo, and began the practice of judo in 1935 at the age of 21. She was invited to study judo by Kano Jigoro, the founder of the martial art, because of his relationship with her grandfather, Fukuda Hachinosuke, who had taught Tenjin Shiny?-ry? Jujutsu to Kano a number of years prior. Fukuda is the last living pupil of Dr Kano. In 1973, Fukuda published Born for the Mat, an instructional book intended for women about the kata of kodokan judo. Fukuda currently holds a 9th degree black belt (9th dan) in judo. She was awarded a rare red belt in judo by the United States Judo Federation in 2001 for her lifelong contribution to the martial art[1]. In January 2006, at its annual Kagami Biraki New Years celebration, the Kodokan Judo Institute also awarded her the 9th degree black belt (9th dan). She is the only woman to ever hold this high a rank from any recognized judo organization. She teaches at the Soko Joshi Judo Club in the Noe valley district of San Francisco, California. GBP 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 166.5 US$ 249.15 \| JP¥ 22011] Book number: F1314 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	GLASS, GEORGE Competitive Judo: Throwing Techniques and Weight Control. . Faber & Faber, 1977 Paperback, 0571109152 93pp, illustrated, covers sl. Worn. GBP 5.50 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 US$ 9.14 \| JP¥ 807] Book number: F1518 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	HARRISON , E.J., Manual of Judo . W. Foulsham & Co 1952, XII,172pp. hardback in d/j. inner hinges weak but text not detached. Dust jacket rather worn/torn repaired with cellotape. GBP 6.50 [Appr.: EURO 7.25 US$ 10.8 \| JP¥ 954] Book number: F1516 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	JAMES, T.H. (MRS.) The Enchanted Waterfall. . (Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 20) Tokyo: T. Hasegawa, after 1911. 12mo. Crepe paper book tied with silk threads.A fine to very good copy in fine pastel colours .This is one in a series of 20 such books . They are not dated. The approximate date is determined by the address listed by Hasegawa (see chart at bottom of the page). The books are classic Japanese fairy tales. While no credit is given the translator, it is know that several individuals translated for the series. Since these books were intended for markets outside of Japan, Hasegawa employed numerous prominent foreigners for this task. Many famous Westerners living in Meiji Japan were associated with Hasegawa's work. Occasionally, Hasegawa would be commissioned by others to produce their work. However, the overwhelming majority of the books were published at his initiative and under his control. see: Frederic Sharf: Takejiro Hasegawa, Meiji Japan's Pre-eminent publisher of Wood-Block-Illustrated Crepe-Paper Books. Find more details on the net at George C. Baxley's in Alamogordo, USA. GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 83.25 US$ 124.58 \| JP¥ 11006] Book number: F0126 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	MARTIAL ARTS JOURNAL Budo. (Journal) Subtitled on Cover: For the Serious Student of Martial Ways . Published by C.J. Barker & Ass. Edited by Jim Barker. June 1976 - January 1978, 26 issues, large 8vo format. Profusely illustrated with photographs. GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 50 US$ 74.75 \| JP¥ 6603] Book number: F1482 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KANO, DR. JIGORO & T.P. LEGGETT Kata Judo. . Demonstrations of throws, holds by Legget and of gentleness by Dr. Jigaro Kano. Foreword by Charles S. Palmer. Foulsham 1982, 179pp. numerous photographs. Fine hardback in fine d/j. GBP 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 14 US$ 20.76 \| JP¥ 1834] Book number: F1479 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KAWAMURA, T. Judo Combination Techniques. . Foulsham, 1958 First U.K. edition. 61 pages, mostly devoted to photographs.Translated and edited by G. Hamilton. Introduction by Risei Kano. Hardback in fair d/j (repaired). GBP 13.50 [Appr.: EURO 15 US$ 22.42 \| JP¥ 1981] Book number: F1517 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KEENE, DONALD, The Japanese Discovery of Europe. Honda Toshiaki and Other Discoverers 1720 - 1798. , . New York, Grove press, 1954, ex-library hardback with library label on first paste-down, stamps on reverse title and dedication page, shelf number on spine146pp. illustrated. binding sl. worn. GBP 7.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 US$ 12.46 \| JP¥ 1101] Book number: F1509HK Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KOICHI KOICHI This Is Aikido. . Japan publications, 1972, 3rd printing, 180pp. fully illustrated with photographs. Sm folio sized hardback in d/j. binding finer to very good, jacket sl. Damaged ast the top. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1418 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	KUHAULUA, JESSE (DAIGORO TAKAMIYAMA) WITH JOHN WHEELER. Takamiyama. The World of Sumo. . Tokyo, Kodansha International, 1973. First edition 176pp. With many colour and black photo illustrations. Photographs by D. Turner Givens. hardback, sl. spotted at the top. dust wrapper. worn at top of spine. A good account of this American athlete's rise to the highest ranks in the sport of Sumo.. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: F1477 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	LIDSTONE, R.A., ( CHARLES ALEXIS) An Introduction to Kendo. . With over 200 Photographs by Alan R. Menzies and line Drawings by Roald M. Knutsen. Croydon, Judo Limited, 1964, 140pp. hardback in frayed d/j . Appendices; 1. Dai Nihon Teikoku Kata 2. Notes on the Japanese Sword 3. Notes on the Japanese Armour 4. Tamashigiri 5. Seppuku. Glossary. The scope of the book focuses on the concerns of the samurai; his sword, his armour, seppuku which, except to an historian or collector, are virtually unknown outside Japan. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1417 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	OCHIAI, SIEKICHI AND HILDAHARU ONUMA Japanese Archery: The Eight Rules Method and Equipment . . Tokyo, Asahi Archery Equipment Co. 1961 , First printing. 36 pp. 47 ills. (photos and line drawings), 12mo, stapled in yellow card covers. Edges of wrappers sl. Yellowed. extremely rare. GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 83.25 US$ 124.58 \| JP¥ 11006] Book number: F1331 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	RISUKE OTAKE The Deity and the Sword 3 Volumes . Minato Research and Publishing Co. Japan] First Edition Three volumes published between 1977 and 1978 , numerous photographs. Risuke Otake (born March 10, 1926) is a Japanese martial artist. Known by the title Take Risuke Minamoto no Takeyuki he is the incumbent (as of 2008) shihan (Teaching Master) of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shint ry bujutsu, which he learned as a disciple of the previous teaching master Hayashi Yazaemon (1892 1964) from the time he entered the school at the age of 16, in 1942. In 1967, when Otake sensei was 42 years old, he received gokui kaiden, the highest level of attainment in the tradition, and at the same time became the school's teaching master. He lives and teaches in rural location near Narita city, in Chiba Prefecture of Japan. He is a member of the Chiba Prefecture Board of Registrars and Appraisers for Muskets and Swords; a position he has held since 1979. GBP 450.00 [Appr.: EURO 499.25 US$ 747.45 \| JP¥ 66034] Book number: F1313 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	RATTI, OSCAR & ADELE WESTBROOK Secrets of the Samurai. A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan. . Charles E.Tuttle, 1973, first edition, first printing. : 483pp.Very good hardback in d/j which has been repaired at the top. Text sl. darkened. Illustrated throughout with line drawings and eighteen charts. Bibliography, index. Weapons, techni ques, strategies and principles of combat are all studied in this definitive study of Japan's martial arts. GBP 17.50 [Appr.: EURO 19.5 US$ 29.07 \| JP¥ 2568] Book number: F1415 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	SACKETT, JOEL AND WES BENSON, Rikishi the Men of Sumo. . Weatherhill 1986. 183pp. Numerous photographs. First Edition Fine hardback in near fine d/j The life of a Sumo, in words and pictures. b&w photos.from the apprentice to the champion. GBP 9.50 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 US$ 15.78 \| JP¥ 1394] Book number: F1476 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	SARGEANT, J. A., Sumo: The Sport and the Tradition. . Tuttle Publishing. 1959. Paperback. Near Fine 96pp. (ISBN: 0804810842) . GBP 8.50 [Appr.: EURO 9.5 US$ 14.12 \| JP¥ 1247] Book number: F1465 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	UYENISHI, S.K. The Text Book of Ju Jitsu As Practised in Japan: Being a Simple Treatise on the Japanese Method of Self Defence . London, Athletic Publications, n.d. [c. 1951] 7th edition. With B&W illus. blue cloth Hardback, binding faded and worn at corners,edges. GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 US$ 24.92 \| JP¥ 2201] Book number: F1428 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	VARLEY, H.PAUL, WITH IVAN AND NOBUKO MORRIS The Samurai. . Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1970, 135pp. illustrations on 32 plates and in the text. good hardback in frayed d/j Part of the pageant of history series. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: F1520 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.
	WARNER, GORDON Japanese Swordmanship : Technique and Practice . Weatherhill, 1982, first edition. Fine hardback in very good d/j. 312pp.This book deals with the history, etiquette, and use of the japanese sword. It explains how the art evolved over the decades into what it is today, and why people still practice this ancient and deadly martial discipline. GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 39 US$ 58.14 \| JP¥ 5136] Book number: F1778 Click here to order or inquire at Thornton's Bookshop.