V & A museum Arms & Armour of old japan 

Small illustrated paperback from the Victoria and Albert Museum. "Arms & Armour of Old Japan" by B. W. Robinson. From the Illustrated Booklet b series, this is No. 6. A lovely little book representing the arms and armour of old Japan, written by B. W. Robinson. Subjects include Blades, Sword Furniture, Armour, the Bow, Pole-Arms . Illustrated with 27 monochrome plates of arms, armour, paintings, drawings & artefacts.

Samurai armour must surely rank amongst the most beautiful amour in the world , this book published by HM.stationary office is hard to find.

Add to your Japanese Book collection.