| Antique Swords & Daggers Contributor(s): Veleanu, Mircea (Author) |
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ISBN: 076432506X ISBN-13: 9780764325069 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $71.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2006 Annotation: Features edged weapons from Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, Japan, and Africa. Items shown range from ancient times to the early 20th century. Learn to identify the characteristics, historical uses, and current values of these highly diverse antiques. Includes information on terminology, evaluating age and authenticity, and current values. Novice as well as advanced collectors will find this an indispensable reference. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Firearms & Weapons |
| LCCN: 2006927231 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 8.6" W x 11.35" (3.69 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This noteworthy and exceptionally comprehensive book features edged weapons dating from the Neolithic period to the early 20th century. These fascinating antiques come from all over the globe, including Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, Japan, and Africa. Detailed descriptions and over 890 outstanding color photos help collectors identify and study the characteristics, historical uses, and current values of highly diverse swords and daggers. Among the items showcased are tribal, ceremonial, and presentation edged weapons, Indonesian krises, and Borneo headhunter swords. Valuable information is provided about rare artifacts, terminology, and evaluating age and authenticity of the weapons. Novice as well as advanced collectors will find this an indispensable reference. |