B1065.  A Primer of Japanese Sword Blades by B.W. Robinson.  1955.  Softbound, 6 x 8 3/4″, 95 pages in English.  This is an introduction to Japanese swords.  You get temper lines, grain, tangs, provinceas, schools of sword making, a fold out chart of characters often used in sword signatures, and an alphabetical list (50 pages) of the most important smiths.

A former owner’s name is written inside the cover; otherwise condition is excellent, near new.  6 ounces.  $30.