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satootoko
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I just received my copy of David Hartill's new book Early Japanese Coins, and after a quick review I'm seriously thinking about ordering a second copy to preserve in new condition, because this one's going to be pretty dog-eared before long.
In a recent post I was lamenting the lack of detail about certain types of pre-Meiji coinage in the primary English language works on Japanese coinage, and lo and behold here's lots of detail, with text and pictures.
Hartill has a real winner here, which belongs on the bookshelf of every serious collector of Japanese coins just as much as his books on Chinese cash coins are in the libraries of those who are into Chinese coins. If I had three hands I'd give it three thumbs up!
In a recent post I was lamenting the lack of detail about certain types of pre-Meiji coinage in the primary English language works on Japanese coinage, and lo and behold here's lots of detail, with text and pictures.
Hartill has a real winner here, which belongs on the bookshelf of every serious collector of Japanese coins just as much as his books on Chinese cash coins are in the libraries of those who are into Chinese coins. If I had three hands I'd give it three thumbs up!
Roy
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The review is mine under my alter-ego (turns out churning out reviews on Amazon is a lot cheaper than trolling ebay for things I don't need--too bad I don't get paid for it like some recent news articles imply. I have yet to get a freebie).
I REALLY like that book!
Cathy