American Swords & Maker's Marks: A Photographic Guide for Collectors Tapa dura - 1999

The Paragon Agency. 1999. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. some edge wear to dust jacket, signed by author on title page, owner inscription on title page. 252 p., illustrations, bibliography. . Until now, sword collectors and dealers needed multiple reference books to cover the entire field of American swords from the Revolution to the present. This book, American Swords & Makers Marks no only discusses markings, makers, inspection stamps and technical dimensions but also is the first book to use high resolution photographs to show important details! @ Rare dates and markings on otherwise common swords are discussed as well as fake and reproduction swords to better educate both the novice and advanced collector. Over 525 exceptional photographs of Silverhilts, cavalry sabers, Eagleheads, presentation swords, regalia, militia, enlisted and officers swords of both the Untied States and the Confederacy are included in this reference. Also featured is an 8 page color… Leer más