Taylor, 1981, 1981-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Signed by Author. Derby Publishing Company; Charlotte, 1981. Hardcover. First Edition. Signed by author directly on title page. Several pertinent letters laid in. A Very Good, maroon and orange cloth binding with metallic lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, some handling/rub marks to boards, bit of crimping to spine edges, some rubbing to board and spine edges, age toning to pages, mild spin lean, smudge mark and small soiled spot bottom text block edge, mild waving along fore-edge, without Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 282pp., bibliography, indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

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Bookseller: Lavendier Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: SKU1034790
Title: The Hand Cannons of Imperial Japan
Author: Derby, Harry
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0940424002
ISBN 13: 9780940424005
Publisher: Taylor, 1981
Place of Publication: Charlotte, Nc
Date Published: 1981-01-01
Size: 9x6x1
X weight: 25 oz

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