B447.  Tanto: Japanese Daggers by Suzuki.  1969.  Hardbound with dust jacket, 6 ¼ x 8 ½”, 270 pages in Japanese.  Great tantos from all periods of Nihonto, shown in sharp black & white photos, and commented upon.  Also included is a spiral bound complete translation into English.  This is a very useful reference. This title is included in the Index of Japanese Sword Literature on the JSS/US website.

The dust jacket (not the one in my 1st picture) is torn in a couple places; the book is in excellent condition.  3 pounds, 2 ounces.  $100.