One of the rarest Karate books is up for auction. Please see:
http://www.rinkya.com/twview.pl?URL=http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h151349811
It appears to be Ryukyu Kenpo Karate by Gichin Funakoshi, originally published in 1922 (arguably the first Karate book ever published).
I would love to acquire it for the Hawaii Karate Museum Collection, but it is beyond our means. If we cannot acquire it, I hope that one of our readers might acquire it for their own collection. But please confirm its authenticity, publishing date, version, condition, etc. I cannot confirm that information.
That is one of the 20 or so books we are seeking for the museum collection. Perhaps one day.
Respectfully,
Charles C. Goodin
