The world encyclopedia of swords and sabres: an authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in more than 800 stunning photographs
by Withers, Harvey J S
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- ISBN 10
- 1846813379
- ISBN 13
- 9781846813375
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Wigston, Leicestershire: Hermes House, 2010. 1st Hermes House Edition. Softcover. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 256 pages: chiefly color illustrations; 31 cm. Summary: An authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in over 600 stunning colour photographs. Featuring many fascinating weapons, including Napeoleonic swords, cavalry sabres, American polearms, the rapier and the naval cutlass. Subjects: Swords -- History. Sabers -- History.Swords -- Encyclopedias.Sabers -- Encyclopedias.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The world encyclopedia of swords and sabres: an authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in more than 800 stunning photographs
- Author
- Withers, Harvey J S
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Hermes House Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1846813379
- ISBN 13
- 9781846813375
- Publisher
- Wigston, Leicestershire: Hermes House
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2010
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