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Seller's Description:
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 section and swords throughout from some of the top collections in the country including one-of-a-kind and inscribed swords that belonged to some of America's most famous heroes! Also for the first time in print are instructions on the maintenance and repair of swords, internet purchases, and inside information from several top dealers.
