B556.  Early Japanese Sword Guards: Sukashi Tsuba by Sasano Masayuki.  1972.  Clothbound with a dust jacket, 7 ¼ x 10 ¼”, 284 pages in English.  216 fine iron sukashi tsuba are shown in life size black & white photos, and at the front of each school grouping 8 of the tsuba are shown in color.  All tsuba are described and discussed.  You also get thorough introductions, tsuba terminology, and a care manual.

A former owner’s name and stamp are inside the cover. Condition is excellent.  2 pounds, 10 ounces.  $95.