Books and Manuscripts

A Truly Outstanding Burmese Kammavaca Buddhist manuscript. This richly decorated Burmese Kammavaca manuscript is an outstanding example of late 19t...

19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 SOLD A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. The album is pres...

Index of Japanese Swordsmiths, by Markus Sesko. 2 Volumes complete; A-M and N-Z. Published by Books on Demand, GmbH, Norderstedt, Germany, 2012. A ...

Swords and Hilt Weapons. Various contributors including; Michael D. Coe, Peter Connolly, Anthony Harding, Victor Harris, Donald J. Larocca, Thom Ri...

The Art of the Japanese Sword; The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation, by Leon and Hiroko Kapp, & Yoshindo Yoshihara. Photos by Yoshikaz...

The Japanese Sword; A Comprehensive Guide, by Kanzan Sato. Translated by Joe Earle. SOLD Published by Kodansha International, Tokyo. Printed in Jap...

Cutting Edge; Japanese Swords in the British Museum, by Victor Harris. Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston. Stated 2005 first American edition. ...

Japanese Arms and Armour, by Ian Bottomley. Royal Armouries Arms and Armour Series. Published by Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, 2017. Third impress...

Samurai; The World of the Warrior, by Stephen Turnbull. Published by Osprey Publishing, Botely, Oxford. 4th printing, 2009. First published 2003. A...

IAI; The Art of Drawing the Sword, by Darrell Max Craig. Published by Tuttle Publishing, North Clarendon, Vermont, USA. 6th printing, 2016. First p...

The Samurai Sword; A Handbook, by John M. Yumoto. Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston. Printed in Singapore. First published by Tuttle in 1958. ...

Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945, by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory. Line Drawings by Richard Fuller. SOLD Published by Arms and Armour Press, a...

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, From 1868 to the Present, by Leon and Hiroko Kapp & Yoshindo Yoshihara. Photography by Tom Kishida. Pub...

19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a good ...

A set of 4 interesting and attractive Japanese tourist guides, comprising: Tourist Library No. 8; What is Shinto?, by Genchi Kato, 1935, 73pp;  Tou...

A smart copy of this travelogue exploration of Japanese history, life and culture, which is illustrated with beautiful full page plates. In Lotus-L...

Japanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記). Such adaptations we...

A good copy of this uncommon title of British India interest, in its original Publisher's cloth binding. The Oriental Annual; Containing a Series o...

Rare Batak Pustaha from northern Sumatra in Indonesia. SOLD This unique hand produced book is in manuscript form on tree bark and is housed in hand...

Shibata Zeshin (柴田 是真): Large Surimono with Lacquer - Okina, (1875-1890). A very attractive Japanese woodblock, by the artist sometimes known as 'J...

A very attractive exhibition catalogue, profusely illustrated in colour. Showcasing over 30 ancient bronzes from the Shanghai Museum's collection, ...

The Elephant and the Lotus; Vietnamese Ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. By Philippe Truong. Introduction by John Stevenson. Published b...

A German publication on the work of Tōshūsai Sharaku, Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, particularly known for his portraits of kabuki actors. He is...

Copiously illustrated guide to the Robert P. Youngman collection of Chinese jades, presenting some 200 carvings. The catalogue is split into 3 sect...

Sotheby's, Hong Kong; The Falangcai Poppy Bowl, 3 October 2018, Sale HK0822, 11am. Published by Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 2018.  A beautifully produced...

Auction Catalogue: Christie's, London; Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Published by Christie's, London, 2019.  Softba...

The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; A bound set of approximately 7 months of The Graphic magazine in a typical library binding. Comprisin...

Original Framed Thai Buddhist Manuscript illustration, c. 19th Century. A very attractive example of Thai Buddhist manuscript painting from late 19...

Cambodian Dance; Celebration of the Gods, by Denise Heywood. With signed inscription to half title - 'With best wishes, Denise Heywood'. Published ...

Francis Edwards Catalogue: Classified Catalogue of Books, Pamphlets, Maps, Views, &c. Relating to Asia; The Asiatic Continet: Geography, Histor...

Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages; A review of its characteristics, decoration, folklore and symbolism, by Stanley Charles Nott. With an Introductio...

The Ceramic Art of China and Other Countries in the Far East, by William Bowyer Honey, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics in the Victoria and Alb...

Peking; A Historical and Intimate Description of its Chief Places of Interest, by Juliet Bredon. Published by Kelly & Walsh, Limited, Shanghai,...

From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, complete. Published by Foreign Languages Press, Beijing. Third print...

Yuan Porcelain & Stoneware, by Margaret Medley. Published by Faber and Faber, London, 1974. First edition. A scholarly monograph, which is a we...

Masterpieces of Chinese Enamel Ware in the National Palace Museum. Published by the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. 1971...