Karate - Goju-Ryu by the Cat by Gogen Yamaguchi - [1966]

Tokyo : International Karate-Do Goju-kai , [1966] . First Edition in English . Near Fine/Very Good . 4TO . Very scarce first edtition autobiography of a legendary 10th Dan Karate master. Extensively illustrated with black and white photos, with a colour selection at rear. Bound in deep blue silk with gilt inscription in large Japanese characters, heavy woven endpapers. Bold Japanese inscription on front endpaper with chop at bottom. Very light wear to book, a lovely copy. The jacket is worn and creased with some losses along the top rear edge. A large and heavy book, special shipping considerations may apply.