What is Karate
by Oyama, Masutatsu
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Tokyo: Tokyo-News Co, 1958. First English Language Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First English-language edition, first printing; the first Japanese edition was 1957. 98 pp. Bound in publisher's original paper-covered boards over red cloth spine with titles on upper board in gilt. Near Fine with light soiling and light wear. Publisher's import to front pastedown. In a Near Fine dust jacket with several edge-tears and a chip to the crown, rubbing and scuffing to rear panel, and a chip (worming?) to the rear flap fold. An uncommon first edition, rare in this condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140941195
- Title
- What is Karate
- Author
- Oyama, Masutatsu
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English Language Edition
- Publisher
- Tokyo-News Co
- Place of Publication
- Tokyo
- Date Published
- 1958
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
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- First Edition
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