B885.  The Yasukuni Swords: Rare Weapons of Japan 1933-1945, by Tom Kishida.  2004.  Hardbound with dust jacket, 7 ¾ x 10 ½”, 155 pages in English. During WWII the Japanese Government/Military designated the Yasukuni Shrine to be a site for the production of quality swords for the war effort.  Classically trained Swordsmiths came together and made some of the finest of war time swords.  This book tells of the effort and the smiths, and shows some of their swords.  Black & white photos, lots of them; a must have book for collectors of Gendaito.  At the back of the book is a timeline of the Yasukuni forge.

A former owner’s name and stamp are on the front end paper; condition is excellent.  1 pound, 8 ounces.  $45.