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Go Sighting #29: Prospectus for the Establishment of the Nihon Kiin

Posted on August 1, 2011 by tchan001

A set of historical documents from the Taisho era dated Dec 1924 大正十三年十二月 (from the postmark), this letter is a prospectus for the establishment of the Nihon Kiin and a call for new members. The envelope seems to be signed … 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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