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One hundred masterpieces from the collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton by Izzard, Sebastian (ed.)

B0020

Title: One hundred masterpieces from the collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton
Author: Izzard, Sebastian (ed.)
Publisher: Christie, Manson & Woods International, Inc.
Year: 1992
Language: English
Illustrations: Color and Black and white pictures
Info: 321 pages, 37 cm by 26.5 cm, hardcover
Topics: Swords, tsuba, tosogu
ID: B0020

Gorgeous book about what was considered the best western collection of swords in the west, before it was auctioned after the death of Mr. Compton. Beautiful photography. Also worthwhile are the three auction catalogs and a book about an exhibition of part of the collection.

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