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$450 or best offer These two volumes in a slipcase, printed in Japan, contain illustrations of about 120 famous Bizen swords in high resolution. The binding and paper quality are first rate. In addition to photographs of the blades and signatures, there are detailed descriptions of the characteristics of each sword. There is also a lineage chart that shows the development of sword making in this important province. These volumes are in excellent condition. They will make a wonderful reference for someone interested in learning more about the famous Bizen school of swordsmiths. Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier.

$200 or best offer Hawley 1st edition Japanese Swordsmiths These two volumes, together comprising 756 pages of the first edition of Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths, are an essential Japanese sword reference. No English speaking collector should be without these important works. Published in 1966 (Vol. I) and 1967 (Vol. II), these are probably the most often cited books on Japanese swords and swordsmiths available in English. These are first editions. Both are complete as to pages, though the more often referred to and larger Vol I is separating in the spine. Vol. II is in good, solid shape. These books are offered for sale only to bidders in the lower 48 states. Subject to being sold elsewhere.

$100 or best offer Offered here is the highly regarded Kanzan Shinto Oshigata Dictionary, authored by esteemed sword expert Sato Kanzan. This reference work is an essential resource for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Japanese swords, particularly the Shinto period. Featuring hundreds of meticulously reproduced oshigata (swordsmith signature rubbings), this volume presents a comprehensive survey of notable Shinto-period swordsmiths, arranged for easy reference. Sato Kanzan's expertise and scholarly approach make this a foundational text for those interested in sword appraisal, history, and signature verification. Author: Sato Kanzan Title: Kanzan Shinto Oshigata Dictionary Language: Japanese (with some English translations) Binding: Deluxe Paperback Contents: 729 oshigata, smith listings, reference diagrams Like new. Slightest wear to the corner of the book. Spine and pages are in pristine condition. Lower United States only. Subject to being sold earlier.