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Go Sighting #31: Meiji Maki-e Go Set with Agate Go Stones

Posted on December 28, 2011 by tchan001

Recently saw a Japanese auction with this wonderful Meiji Era (明治時代) maki-e go set with agate go stones. So gorgeous it would be superfluous for me to further describe with words. Just enjoy these beautiful pictures which I was able to find … Continue reading →

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Hoen Shinpo (2 volumes)

Posted on July 23, 2010 by tchan001

Title: Hoen Shinpo (2 volumes)方圓新法 Author/Editor: Murase Shuho [Honinbo Shuho] 村瀬 秀甫 [本因坊秀甫] Publisher: Hoensha 方圓社 Published: 1882 Format: traditionally bound Content: Book 1 – Preface by Shigeno Yasutsugu – Four-stone openings – Three-stone openings – Two-stone openings Book 2 … Continue reading →

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An Outline of Modern Go (48 books)

Posted on May 19, 2010 by tchan001

Series: An Outline of Modern Go (48 volumes total) 現代囲碁大系 Publisher: Kodansha 講談社 Published: 1980-1984 Format: clothbound hardcover protected by cellophane wrapper with cardboard slipcase; each book has around 280-300 pages. Publisher Recommended Price: JPY3300 each Title: Vol 1-2 Meiji … Continue reading →

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Go Sighting #7 Storks and Crows Wooden Go Bowls

Posted on May 7, 2010 by tchan001

Storks and Crows Wooden Go Bowls These are just two of the most beautiful go bowls I’ve ever seen offered. It was auctioned a while ago and included 180 clamshell go stones and 180 nachiguro slate go stones both with … Continue reading →

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