B527.  Joshu Toko Soran by Kazuo Kobayashi.  1975.  Clothbound, the slipcase is missing, 8 1/2 x 12″, 316 pages in Japanese.  Published in conjunction with the annual meeting of the NBTHK.  Over 300 swords from the area of Joshu are displayed in crisp black & white photos, along with photos of koshirae and kodogu.

The book is in good condition except some pages are stuck together close to the spine and don’t come apart without damage (my pictures are from a different copy of the book sold earlier).  It is still a useful reference but compromised and priced accordingly.  5 pounds, 3 ounces.  $25.