BOOKS (6), Six Volumes on Japanese Swords and Armour 'The Samurai Sword: A Handbook,' 1958; 'Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks,' 1996; Arms and Armour of the Samurai,' 1996; 'Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945,' 1993; 'The Japanese Sword,' 1983; and Bonhams 'Fine Japanese Art' catalogue 11th May 2010.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Warren Mallard