Please read the profile before purchasing. ◯ Illustrated Guide to All Sword Mountings ◯ By Kenichi Kokubo ◯ 128 pages ◯ Published November 20, 1989 As the title "Illustrated Guide" suggests, many photographs are included. There are no photos of the sword blades themselves. The mountings are described with hiragana readings, making this a user-friendly book for beginners. The book is old, so there is some overall wear and tear, but it does not affect readability. I also have other books related to swords for sale, so please take a look if you are interested. Thank you for viewing.