1. Cutting Edge : Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris Victor. ; British Museum; Department of Japanese Antiquities 
Price: USD 135.00
Dealer: Biblio, Bibliope by Calvello Books
Description: North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle, Date: 2005. 1st ed., first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Fine in fine(-) to near fine(++) very gently edge-worn jacket. Please see photos./near fine. Folio in red and black pictorial jacket; 160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm; bibliographical references (page 159). A superb production. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the British Museum, September 2004 to March 2005. "In no other culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and attained such a position of spiritual importance as in Japan. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved sword of the samurai is extremely effective. Complex traditional methods of forging, conducted according to the ancient precepts of reverence and cleanliness of the Shinto religion, impart these special qualities, producing countless varying hues and patterns in the crystalline structures of the steel. The Japanese sword has been appreciated as an art object since its perfection some time during the tenth century AD. Fine swords have been more highly prized than lands or riches, those of superior quality being handed down from generation to generation. Well-documented swords, whose blades are signed by their makers, survive from nearly a thousand years ago, making the study of the sword a guide to the flow of Japanese history." "This book catalogues over 160 swords and mountings dating back as far as the fourteenth century, arranged chronologically by school or province of maker. Blades are shown complete and many also in detail using specially commissioned digital photography. The introduction, which traces the historical development of the Japanese sword, is illustrated with a selection of prints, paintings and screens, together with detailed drawings explaining the various shapes and types of sword. Also provided is a comprehensive glossary of Japanese terms as well as a list of present-day place names. Book jacket."--Jacket. / Swords -- Japan -- Exhibitions. Samurai -- Japan -- History. Tenrankaikatarogu. Épées -- Japon -- Expositions. Samouraï -- Japon -- Histoire. Samurai. Swords. Exhibition catalogs. 2005. Tuttle ISBN 0804836809 9780804836807 [US] 

2. Cutting Edge : Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor. ; British Museum; Department of Japanese Antiquities 
Price: USD 150.00
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Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Tuttle, North Clarendon, VT] Hardcover First Edition Folio in red and black pictorial jacket; 160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm; bibliographical references (page 159). A superb production. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the British Museum, September 2004 to March 2005. "In no other culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and attained such a position of spiritual importance as in Japan. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved sword of the samurai is extremely effective. Complex traditional methods of forging, conducted according to the ancient precepts of reverence and cleanliness of the Shinto religion, impart these special qualities, producing countless varying hues and patterns in the crystalline structures of the steel. The Japanese sword has been appreciated as an art object since its perfection some time during the tenth century AD. Fine swords have been more highly prized than lands or riches, those of superior quality being handed down from generation to generation. Well-documented swords, whose blades are signed by their makers, survive from nearly a thousand years ago, making the study of the sword a guide to the flow of Japanese history." "This book catalogues over 160 swords and mountings dating back as far as the fourteenth century, arranged chronologically by school or province of maker. Blades are shown complete and many also in detail using specially commissioned digital photography. The introduction, which traces the historical development of the Japanese sword, is illustrated with a selection of prints, paintings and screens, together with detailed drawings explaining the various shapes and types of sword. Also provided is a comprehensive glossary of Japanese terms as well as a list of present-day place names. Book jacket."--Jacket. / Swords -- Japan -- Exhibitions. Samurai -- Japan -- History. Tenrankaikatarogu. Épées -- Japon -- Expositions. Samouraï -- Japon -- Histoire. Samurai. Swords. Exhibition catalogs. Fine in fine(-) to near fine(++) very gently edge-worn jacket. Please see photos. 1st ed., first printing (full number line). [Oakland, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]  

3. Cutting Edge Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris Victor 
Price: USD 50.00
Dealer: Biblio, The Book Chaser
Description: Tuttle Publishing. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket; Blk paper over boards with silver . spine lettering; one inch bump on top front edge; seems unread; DJ is not . clipped and has minor edge bump at top front edge; No marks or writing, . clean tight binding;. Date: 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0804836809 . 160 pages . 2005. Tuttle Publishing ISBN 0804836809 9780804836807 [US] 

4. Cutting Edge Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris Victor 
Price: USD 36.00
Dealer: Biblio, Turtleman Used Books
Description: Stated first edition, complete number line. Black cover with silver print on the spine, encased in a bright dust jacket showing very little wear. Includes some historical information. Filled with illustrations in color or black and white. The pages are unmarked, clean and tight. Makes one wonder if the Japanese Museum has a display of British swords? This is a rather rare book. Date: 2005. Tuttle Publishing ISBN 0804836809 9780804836807 [US] 

5. Cutting Edge Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 50.00
Dealer: Abebooks, The Book Chaser (FABA)
Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Tuttle Publishing] Hardcover First Edition Blk paper over boards with silver; one inch bump on top front edge; seems unread; DJ is not; No marks or writing,; clean tight binding; 160 pages Very Good- spine lettering clipped and has minor edge bump at top front edge clean tight binding; [Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]  

6. CUTTING EDGE: JAPANESE SWORDS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM
by Harris Victor 
Price: USD 51.00
Dealer: Biblio, JB's Book Vault
Description: Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc., Date: 2005. Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book & dust jacket are in AS NEW condition - still in sealed plastic wrap. 2005. Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc. ISBN 0804836809 9780804836807 [US] 

7. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris Victor 
Price: USD 89.37
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Description: hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0804836809 9780804836807 [US] 

8. CUTTING EDGE: JAPANESE SWORDS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 60.00
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Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc., Rutland, VT] Hardcover Book & dust jacket are in AS NEW condition - still in sealed plastic wrap. [Buffalo, WY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]  

9. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 25.39
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Description: Tuttle Publishing 2005 Hard cover Good With jacket, solid and unmarked, mild jacket edge wear and tear. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer! 

10. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 80.26
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Description: Tuttle Publishing 2005 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. 

11. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 25.39
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Description: Tuttle Publishing 2005 Hardcover Good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! 

12. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 25.39
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Description: Tuttle Publishing 2005 Hardcover Good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! 

13. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 25.39
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Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Tuttle Publishing] Hardcover With jacket, solid and unmarked, mild jacket edge wear and tear. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer! [Wantage, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]  

14. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 25.39
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Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Tuttle Publishing] Hardcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]  

15. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Harris, Victor 
Price: USD 124.97
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Description: ISBN10: 0804836809, ISBN13: 9780804836807, [publisher: Tuttle Publishing] Hardcover Good [liverpool, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]