B470.  Toso Kodogu Meihin Shu by Wakayama.  1972.  Clothbound with slipcase, 7 1/4 x 10 1/4″, 497 pages in Japanese.  The 1st 296 pages of this book are plates, mostly black & white but with a few in color, of truely fine kodogu.  Many closeup photos, and photos of signatures are included.  The remainder of the book is given to text.  Wonderful book.

There are a couple small stains on the back cover; otherwise all is well.  4 pounds, 14 ounces.  Was $225; now $125.