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New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1929. One of an edition of 900 copies, this set handsomely bound in dark green cloth, gilt lettering at spine and prior owner name in gilt ( John Douglas Briddell ) at bottom of both front covers, tissue guards over plates. Very Good Plus, small spot of white front cover Daggers volume, light rubbing to boards both volumes. Binding solid, contents are clean, tight, and unmarked. This over-size and heavy 2 volume set will require additional postage charges- please inquire before ordering. . Limited Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1929. First Edition. Fine. Fine. Limited edition of 900 copies. Double slipcased. First slipcase bound in burgundy leather contains the second. The second slipcase, also in burgundy leather, contains unbound signatures of text and illustration. Short tear to first page of first signature. All else in fine condition. Outer slipcase has light wear and a tear at one edge. From Wikipedia: Bashford Dean was an American zoologist specializing in ichthyology, as well as an expert in medieval and modern armor. He is the only person to have held concurrent positions at the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he was Honorary Curator of Arms and Armor; the Metropolitan Museum purchased his collection of arms and armor after his death in 1928. 4to. From the estate of Canadian military collector extraordinaire, Donald Skinner. Large and bulky--10 pounds unpacked. Please inquire about shipping costs.