B1085. Nobuie Tsuba. 2016. Hardbound, 8 1/2 x 11″, 208 pages in English. Mr. Ito is a scholar of kodogu (sword fittings) and a prolific author on the subject. This is a full translation of his book on one of the 3 great masters: Nobuie. The work, generations, and signatures are presented in a thorough text and many, many photographs. It is my understanding that a small group of collectors commissioned the translation; only 50 copies were printed and there will be no more.

The book is in like new condition. 2 pounds, 1 ounce. $250.