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The issue concerning the book is just a mistake: the item on sale is not "The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords" but an out of print book published by NTHK, "Book of excellent swords", written in Japanese + booklet with English translation. The publisher just made a confusion among various pics. Please note that Anticahistorica is making its very first auction with Japanese items, and we can be forgiving for their first attempt. They had no support in nihonto knowledge and spent great energy putting together various items.

Hi sorry, i'm not yet familiar with NMB forum practices. This is John from France

Dear sword lovers, collectors and martial artists, It is a great pleasure to announce you the first auctions sale we organize with a serious choice of Japanese and samurai items.The sale takes place in Baden-baden, Germany, on Saturday July 13, at 14h. The sale includes antique arms, armors and accessories of various origins. Among them, you will appreciate to see antique Japanese armors, kabuto, swords, and a large choice of tsuba and various sword parts: fuchi-kashira, menuki, kozuka. We will be very happy to welcome you at this special sale. Of course you can reach directly the auctioneer for details, and you are welcome before the sale to examine closely the items. Auctioneer : Julien Laureau (speaks French, German, English) Address: Rettigstrasse 1A, Villa Rössler, D76530 Baden-baden, Germany. Email: anticahistorica@t-online.de Catalogue visible on the site : anticahistorica.eu And please don't hesitate to reach me for more information. Very best regards,