New York and Tokyo: John Weatherhill Inc, 1972. STATED FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dj. STATED FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. 8vo. Grey cloth boards with gilt title to spine and front board. Very clean interior with tight binding. Signed by previous owner on ffep. Cock to spine. Grey dj with red spine panel and black title to spine. Very minor wear to edges of dj. A useful reference for any student of Japanese. Preface and notes are in English; Index with characters and translation are in Japanese. 359 pp. JAP/071705.

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Bookseller: The Kelmscott Bookshop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16456
Title: Japanese Names. A Comprehensive Index
Author: O'Neill, P.G
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dj
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: STATED FIRST EDITION
ISBN 10: 0834800608
ISBN 13: 9780834800601
Publisher: John Weatherhill Inc
Place of Publication: New York and Tokyo
Date Published: 1972

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