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JAPANESE SWORDS GREAT REFERENCE BOOK NIHONTO MEIKAN 23,000 SWORDSMITHS

$ 263.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: Used
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    Description

    Nihonto MeiKan Japanese Sword Signature Mei Book Koto For the Japanese sword collector or appraisal professional, a rare book, hard to find and invaluable to the Japanese sword enthusiast. This is Nihonto Mei Kan or Japanese Sword Signatures . This text is for the true collector or purveyor of antique Japanese arms. It is entirely in Japanese, featuring information on mei or blade tang signatures from swordsmiths ranging in date from Koto to Shinto and on through Shin Shinto – Gendi , and highlights specific famous or notable names. This volume boasts over 1600 pages of information, jam-packed with signatures. It measures almost 3 thick, with leafs 5.5 by 7. It show minimal signs of use and shelf life, and is in excellent condition. From the collection of a lifetime member of the N.B.T.H.K. to your own library, this is a fantastic set of references.