British and American Infantry Weapons of World War II
New York: Arco Publishing, 1969. Illus. 76pp. 8vo, maroon cloth, d.w. New York: Arco Publishing, (1969). Near Fine. More
ARMS & ARMOUR
The Art of Blacksmithing
Edison: Castle Books, 1995. Illustrated with b/w drawings. 438 pages. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. (Edison): Castle Books, (1995). A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper, slightly sunned at spine, some scuffing to rear panel. More
The Gun: A Biography of the Gun That Killed John F. Kennedy
New York: Grossman / Viking, 1975. 152 pages. Slim, short 8vo, d.w. (spine slightly sunned). New York: Viking, 1975. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Casques, Masques er Armures des Seighneurs de l'Ancien Japon / Helmets, Masks and Armor of the Lords of Old Japan.
Paris: TorriLinks, 2000. Well-illustrated in color. 207 pages with text in French & English. 4to, blue boards, d.w. Paris: TorriLinks, 2003. First edition. Fine in near fine dust wrapper. Scarce. More
From Arrow to Atom Bomb: The Psychological History of War
New York: Beechhurst Press, 1953. 539 pages. 8vo, black cloth. New York: Beechhurst Press, 1953. Faint bumping and sunning to spine ends. Ownership signature to front free endpapers. A near fine copy lacking the dust wrapper. More
Betzo Comes Habspvr, XII Fortissimvs & Gvnthramvs Comes Habspvr, XI Modesvs; Betzo and Guntramus, early Counts of Hapsburg
Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 15.75". Shows some wear to edges. In very good condition. Plate 34 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armour collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600. It is considered the world's first illustrated museum catalogue, most notable for the representation of the military costumes. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in..... More
Clotarivs I. Francorvm Rex.; Clothar I, King of the Franks
Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 15.75". In very good condition. Plate 34 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armour collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600. It is considered the world's first illustrated museum catalogue, most notable for the representation of the military costumes. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague. More
Philippvs, dvx Burgundiae; Duke of Burgundy, Phillip the Bold
Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 16". Small tear at top right edge. In very good condition. Plate 41 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armor collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600 in celebration of the world famous chamber of art and wonders. It is considered the world's first illustrated museum catalogue, most notable for the representation of the military costumes. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and..... More
Theodobertvs I Rex Austrasia
Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 16". In very good condition. Plate 31 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armour collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600. It is considered the world's first illustrated museum catalogue, most notable for the representation of the military costumes. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague. More
Wrath and Reverence; Al Farrow
New York: Forum Gallery, 2015. Foreword by Chris Hedges. Full page color plates. 112 pages. Slim 4to, stiff pictorial wrappers with French folds. New York: Forum Gallery, (2015). A fine copy, as new in shrinkwrap. Assemblages composed of bullets, shell casings and gun barrels. Exhibition catalog, published in conjunction with the Croker Art Museum. More
Wrath and Reverence; Al Farrow
New York: Forum Gallery, 2015. Foreword by Chris Hedges. Full page color plates. 112 pages. Slim 4to, stiff pictorial boards. New York: Forum Gallery, (2015). A fine copy of the hardcover edition, as new in shrinkwrap. Assemblages composed of bullets, shell casings and gun barrels. Exhibition catalog, published in conjunction with the Croker Art Museum. More
Peter Finer (Ninth Catalogue)
London: Peter Finer, 2010. Illustrated throughout with color photographs of arms and armor. 218 pages. 4to, black cloth, glossy d.w. London: Peter Finer, 2010. First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Court and Samurai in an Age of Transition: Medieval Paintings and Blades from the Gotoh Museum, Tokyo.
New York: Japan Society, 1990. Illustrated in color and b/w. 127pp. Thin 4to, gray cloth, d.w. (New York: Japan Society, 1990). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Scarce in hardcover. More
Pistols, Revolvers, and Ammunition
New York: Bonanza, [1972]. Profusely illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. 341 pages. Thick 8vo, red leatherette covers, d.w. (small scuffs and small tear to rear panel). New York: Bonanza, [1972]. First edition. Tiny spots of rubbing to edges of covers, otherwise a fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
The Art of Japan
New York: Park Lane, 1985. Includes over 227 full-color illustrations. 319 pages. 4to, blue boards (a touch faded at edges), d.w. New York: Park Lane, (1985). A near fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Der Rittersaal; History of Chivalry and Ancient Armour, with Descriptions of the Feudal System, the Usages of Knighthood, the Tournament, and Trials by Single Combat
Stuttgart: Hoffmann, 1842. Oblong 4to 3/4 brown leather with marble boards. Title in gold on spine. 170pp plus 62 beautiful hand colored lithographs, many folded with gold and silver highlights. Ex Libris stamp on first fly leaf and chip to end paper, ink signature on title page with some foxing, otherwise in very good condition. Stuttgart, 1842. A history of chivalry, its origins and development, its customs and traditions. With artistic commentary by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch. Depictions of tournaments..... More
Insignes des troupes aeroportees Francaises
Paris: Societe de Production Litteraire, 1975. Illustrated throughout with color drawings of each insignia. 248 pages. 8vo, white illustrated boards. (Paris): Societe de Production Litteraire, 1975. Some toning and bumping to spine, with slight chip to rear joint. A very good copy. More
The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, Illustrated by Appropriate Figures, displaying their Dress, Tartans, Arms, Armorial Insignia, and Social Occupations,; from Original Sketches by R. R. McIan.
London: Ackermann and Co., 1845. With Accompanying Description and Historical Memoranda of Character, Mode of Life, &c. by James Logan. Illustrated with 72 full-page hand colored lithographs, plus 2 chromolithograph half titles featuring the various clan shields. 2 volumes. Tall thick 4tos, original red calf-backed boards with ornate gilt-stamped designs (scuffed and lightly shelfworn). London: Ackermann and Co., 1845-1847. First edition. A very good(-) copy of this scarce book. The binding was glued rather than sewn, so the individual signatures..... More
The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, Illustrated by Appropriate Figures, displaying their Dress, Tartans, Arms, Armorial Insignia, and Social Occupations,; from Original Sketches by R. R. McIan.
London: Ackermann and Co., 1857. With Accompanying Description and Historical Memoranda of Character, Mode of Life, &c. by James Logan. Illustrated with 66 of 74 full-page chromolithographs. 2 volumes. Tall thick 4tos, contemporary black calf-backed boards with gilt-stamped Scottish coat of arms and ornate designs (scuffing to leather, vol 1 front hinge cracked and closed tear to spine). All edges gilt. London: Ackermann and Co., 1857. An incomplete, but otherwise good copy of this scarce book. The binding was glued..... More
A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, as it existed in Europe, but particularly in England, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of King Charles II:; With a Glossary of Military Terms of the Middle Ages
London: Robert Jennings, 1824. Illustrated throughout with 80 fine engraved plates, 70 of which are hand-colored; also 27 large illustrated hand-colored and gilded decorative initials. 3 volumes. Folios, contemporary half burgundy morocco with gilt spines (well-worn but still attractive; joints and hinges neatly repaired; internally bright, fresh and complete). [2], 20, [2], lxxvii, [2], 206; [6], 297; [6], 147, [134 glossary] pages. London Robert Jennings 1824. First edition. A very good clean copy of this impressive book. The Greatest Color..... More
Russian Military Swords 1801-1917
London: Historical Research Unit, 1969. Profusely illustrated in b/w. 56 pages. slim square 8vo, dark green cloth, gold printed d.w. (areas of edgewear; price-clipped). London: Historical Research Unit, (1969). A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
Swords & Blades of the American Revolution.
Harrisburg: Stackpole, 1973. Over 1600 illustrations in black & white, 4to, blue cloth, d.w. (Harrisburg: Stackpole, 1973). Very good(+) in very good dust wrapper. More
Arms And Armour.
New York: Putnam, 1964. 130 color and b/w illus. 96pp. 4to, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Putnam, (1964). Very good. More
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868
New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2009. More than 200 illustrations, many in color. xii + 344 pages. 4to, stiff, glossy, pictorial wrappers. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, (2009). First softcover edition. Front cover is just a bit scratched, else fine. With contributions by several authors. Catalogue published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. More
Arms and Armor in Colonial America, 1526-1783.
318 illus. 4to, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Bramhall, n.d. vg. More