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The Game of Go - The National Game of Japan

by Arthur Smith

The Game of Go - The National Game of Japan by Arthur Smith
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The Game of Go - The National Game of Japan by Arthur Smith

[Japan] The first edition of this seminal work on the game of go or igo, which is the first book in English on the subject. Arthur Smith (1870-1929) mentions that he learned how to play from a man named Mokichi Nakamura who also lived in the United States. 

 

New York: Moffat, Yard & Company, 1908.

 

pp.xv, 220. 22.8 x 15.7cm

 

In very good condition. Spine a little faded and minor wear to top and bottom of spine. Otherwise very good. Gift inscription on f.e.p. b38042043

 

The Game of Go - The National Game of Japan

Price: ¥110,000




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