B164.   Zuhan Tomei Soran by Iida.  1984.  Clothbound with slipcase, 7 ½ x 10 ¼”, 491 pages in Japanese.  Oshigata of over 1,000 swordsmiths.  This is a good book to travel with (sword and/or gun shows) because of its size and the fact that so many smiths are packed into one volume.  I have a digital copy of an English index to this book.  If you buy it remind me to send you the index.

This copy – not the one in my picture – has a slipcase that has been wrapped with clear tape. There are 3 small indexes – 1st English letter of the smith’s name, that sort – taped inside the covers. Otherwise, the book is in excellent condition. 4 pounds, 1 ounce. Now $125.