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18603052211860. 37 pen and ink illustrations of techniques of horse breaking. On rice paper. 8vo 240 x 170 mm. Wrappers in thicker paper with title labels covers slightly soiled and occasionally affected by worm holes some spreading through the text. 37 pen and ink illustrations of techniques of horse breaking. On rice paper. 8vo 240 x 170 mm. A fine mid 19th century Samurai text on horse-riding by Hiko. The Otsubo school of samurai training originated in the 7th century and was popularized in the 12th century when the elite Samurai warriors rode into battle. By 1600 under the comparitive peace of the Toguwara Era the military practice of Military equestrianism was discouraged and often became more of a ceremonial practice amongst the Samurai clans. This late manuscript text just predates the final extinguishing of the Samurai clans by the Meiji Emperor. unknown books
1820305224Edo 1820. 200 woodblock illustrations of crests some light soiling to margins. 208 pp. small oblong 8vo 110 x 155 mm. blue paper wrappers worn stitched. 200 woodblock illustrations of crests some light soiling to margins. 208 pp. small oblong 8vo 110 x 155 mm. Japanese woodcut book on the crests and symbols of the Samurai families.<br/><br/>WITH: <br/>A series of 99 small manuscript information cards on for ceremonial use for Samurai families denoting their crests and banners pen ink and colors. First half of 19th century each card 70 x 55 mm some affected by worm tracks. unknown books
