B922. Koto Shinto Meihin Shu
$40.00
B922. Koto Shinto Meihin Shu by the NBTHK, Tokyo (National Sword Museum). 1976. Hardbound in slipcase, 9 x 12 1/4″, 187 pages in Japanese. This book was released in conjunction with the NBTHK’s 25th Annual Convention. 158 great blades of Koto & Shinto times are shown in very crisp black & white photography. At the back of the book are plates with early blades, koshirae and kodogu. Beautiful book.
A former owner has written the title in English on the spine of the slipcase and his name is stamped on the front end paper. The book is in mint condition. 3 pounds, 12 ounces. Now $40,