Advanced Karate by Masutatsu Oyama - 1970

Tokyo, Japan: Japan Publications, 1970. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Very rare first printing in slipcase. 256 pp., over 1,500 ills., index, oversized (about 9 X 12 inches), black cloth, dust jacket. A spectacular text with no names, no tears, virtually no wear. Light rubbing to the dj at some extremities, few short closed edge-tears, price-clip to front dj flap, leaving USD$ price ($12.50). This is the true first printing, full-size edition in purple dust jacket. The slipcase is Nearly Fine with light rubbing to spine. A stunning copy of this very scarce and important martial arts book, seldom seen in the original slipcase. Fine/Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine.