Nihonto and Tosogu Books

	Meihin Katanaezu Shusei Tanobe, Michihiro Gigantic Format First and only limited editon of 600 copies $1125 This was published by the NBTHK in 1999 and documents Tanobe Michihiro's selection of top level Japanese swords. It includes breathtaking full length oshigata for each blade, all done by Tanobe. A must have for the serious collector and a work of art in its own right. (21.5 inches x 14.5 inches) Japanese text. Mint condition in original shipping box with storage box. Japanese tied binding with chitsu.
	Kuniyoshi, The Warrior Prints B. W. Robinson $435 FIRST & ONLY EDITION This is a "must have" reference for Kuniyoshi research. This book won the Uchiyama Memorial Prize of the Japan Ukiyoe Society. Excellent condition. 30 color, 34 b.w. plates, 138 small b.w. photos, 208p index of characters portrayed, bibliography, glossary, 25 x32 cm. English text. Ithaca [1982], Cornell.
	Tsuba Nyumon Hyakunin Hyakutan Shibata Mitsuo $60 This books is a good overview of tsuba. It includes b/w photos, important characteristics and relative values. Mei examples are shown and it also has a glossary of terms. 203 pages in a convenient 8"x5 size. Missing slip cover. Hardbound, Japanese text.
	Sukashi Tsuba Sasano Masayuki & Fujimoto Shihara 1972 First Edition - Out of print $425 Please Click Here for a detailed description and additional photos.