B711.  Japanese Swordsmiths Revised by W. M. Hawley.  1981.  Hardbound, 8 ¾ x 11 ¼”, 1,069 pages in English.  The book starts with Kanji used in signatures, provinces, carvings, and more.  The next 1,046 pages are a listing of about 32,000 swordsmiths with typical signatures in English and Kanji, provinces, cross references to a few other books, and a relative point value.  Everybody wants a copy of this book.

This book is in good used condition and with a 1″ tear at the top of the spine. Normally $350; it will be $300 due to the tear in the spine.  6 pounds, 1 0unce. $300.