B679.  The Flowers of Japanese Swords: Master of the Edo Period: Kotetsu and Kiyomaro by the Sano Museum.  2006.  Clothbound with slipcase, 8 3/4 x 11 3/4″, 160 pages in Japanese with a list of plates in English.  The Sano Museum publishes wonderful books and this is no exception.  35 pieces by Kotetsu: swords, a couple kogatana, a tsuba, and a pair of armor sleeves, and 71 pieces by Kiyomaro: swords and 4 kogatana.  1st class photography, incredible detail.

This book is very difficult to find; even in Japan available copies are scarce. This copy is in excellent condition and with a trusted consignor in the US. He will ship and my usual guarantee applies.  2 pounds, 10 ounces.  $165.