B455.  Nihon Meito Zuikan by Dr. Sato.  1963.  Limited edition.  Clothbound, 10 ½ x 14 ¾”, about 300 pages in Japanese.  There is an article on the history of the sword in English.  Incredibly crisp, large black & white photos of great swords make up the front half of this book.  The back contains a few drawings, photos, and oshigata, and is mostly text.  This is a large, beautiful book in excellent, as new condition.  6 pounds 7 ounces.  Was $450; now $160.