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**RESERVED**Near Mint Condition Rare 1st Edition* A Collection of U.S Military Knives (Book Two) by M.H.Cole. 19402:15. - 19402:15
An excellent copy of ‘A Collection of U.S Military Knives (Book Two) by M.H.Cole’ in hardback. Put together with the help of collectors throughout the world, this book shares information appertaining to further knowledge on U.S military knives covered in M.H.Coles first book (a 1st edition advertised for sale on our site). In the back of this book he has added a list of makers of U.S military knives showing their trademarks and the different name markings on the many different specimens. A complimentary book to the first volume in the collection. The price includes UK postage. 19402:15.
£175.00

*Rare Excellent Condition 1968 1st Edition* A Collection of U.S Military Knives 1861-1968 by M.H.Cole. 19402:14. - 19402:14
A very rare 1st edition copy of ‘A Collection of U.S Military Knives 1861-1968 by M.H.Cole’ published in 1968. M.H.Cole put together this illustrated book to aid the beginner and the most advanced collector. Covering subjects such as the Bowie bayonet, Trowel bayonet, Fighting knives and entrenching tools amongst many more. This rare 1st edition is a definitive illustrated guide for the serious collector or enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:14.
£175.00

*Signed 1st Edition* The Bayonet-A History of Knife and Sword Bayonets 1850-1970 by Anthony Carter & John Walter. 19402:11. - 19402:11
A signed 1st edition ‘The Bayonet-A History of Knife and Sword Bayonets 1850-1970’ by Anthony John Carter & John Walter. Published in 1974 this hardback book with cover has 128 pages (300 illustrations). The book consists of a series of consecutively numbered articles, 1-60. The article number is keyed to the contents list, the illustration and the illustration captions. Covering countries from Australia to the U.S.A, this signed 1st edition book is invaluable to the collector or enthusiast. The price includes UK postage. 19402:11.
£75.00

*3 Out of Print Volumes* British Military Bayonets from 1700 to 1945, and British Military Swords from 1800 to Present day *Signed* by J.Wilkinson Latham. Also Sword, Lance and Bayonet by C.ffoulkes & E.C.Hopkins. 19402:10 - 19402:10
Three scarce, out of print volumes covering all aspects of British military swords, lances and bayonets throughout the ages. 1: British Military Bayonets from 1700 to 1945, hardback with cover, 94 illustrated pages from the evolution of the bayonet to regimental markings, and everything in between. 2: British Military Swords from 1800 to Present day, hardback with cover, *signed by author, 91 illustrated pages covering Infantry swords and detailed methods of manufacture and everything in between. 3: Sword, Lance and Bayonet, hardback with cover, 144 illustrated pages covering early regulations, warrants and records to belts, slings, knots etc, amongst many other subjects. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:10.
£125.00

*Signed 1st Edition- Ian Skennerton* (626/2000) Australian Service Bayonets. 19402:7. - 19402:7
A signed 1st edition copy of ‘Australian Service Bayonets’ number 626/2000. Signed by ‘Ian Skennerton’ who is widely regarded as the foremost expert in edged weaponary. The book covers the production, prototype models, manufacture and markings etc regarding ‘Australian Service Bayonets. This is a scarce author signed 1st edition that is a must for collectors and enthusiast alike. Hardback with protective cover, 133 illustrated pages. The price includes UK postage. 19402:7.
£95.00

*1st Edition-Signed by Author* Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich-Volume V. 19402:5. - 19402:5
An illustrated hardback 1st edition signed by author entitled ‘Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich-Volume V’. The Führer and his associates well understood the many various ways of inspiring both military and civilians with orders, decorations, medals, insignias, uniforms and personal weapons. From the very beginning the sword and the dagger became well recognised symbols of leaders. This book covers all aspects of edged weapons throughout the reign of the Third Reich. A very scarce and invaluable source of information for the collector/enthusiast. Illustrated hardback with cover, 330 pages. The price includes UK postage. 19402:5.
£135.00

*Out of Print Book* The Sword and Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany 1871-1918. 19402:4. - 19402:4
An out of print (scarce) copy of ‘The Sword and Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany 1871-1918’ By John Walter. This book presents for the first time, details of many of the firms who impressed their names and trademarks on the edged weapons (swords, sabres, side-arms and bayonets) produced in Germany during the years of the Second Reich, 1871-1918. 80 pages, hardback with cover. A must for the enthusiast/collector. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:4.
£50.00

A Set of Five Collectors Books on Bayonets. 19402:3. - 19402:3
Five books for the collector of bayonets, covering markings, illustrations and the history of the bayonet. No1- Allied Bayonets of World War 2 by J.Anthony.Carter. Hardback with slip, 80 pages. No2- The Collectors Pictorial Book of Bayonets by Frederick.J.Stephens, paperback, 127 pages. No3 – Bayonet Markings – A Guide for the Collector by I.D.Davidson, paperback, 22 pages. No4- Bayonets-An Illustrated History and Reference Guide by Frederick J. Stephens, paperback, 75 pages *loose pages. No5- Bayonets Illustrated by Bert Walsh, hardback, 50 pages. A good set of informative books for the enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:3.
£95.00

A set of 5 Paperback Books Covering all Aspects of Bayonets & Scabbards. 19402:2. - 19402:2
A set of 5 books covering all aspects of bayonets and scabbards. No1- A Primer of World Bayonets – Common Knife and Sabre bayonets by John Walter & Gordon Hughes ‘Part one’ 20 pages. No2- A Primer of World Bayonets – Common Knife and Sabre bayonets by John Walter & Gordon Hughes ‘Part 2’ 23 pages. No3- A Primer of Military Knives- European & American Combat, Trench & Utility Knives by Gordon Hughes & Barry Jenkins ‘Part One’ 20 pages. No4- A Primer of Military Knives- European & American Combat, Trench & Utility Knives (Including Trench Clubs) by Gordon Hughes & Barry Jenkins ‘Part Two’ 20 pages. No5- The Ross Bayonet & Scabbard *from chapter 8, 25 pages. A group of very informative books for the collector or enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:2.
£85.00

*Signed 1st Edition* ‘The Spirit of the Pike’ by Graham Priest. 19402:1. - 19402:1
An author signed (Graham Priest) 1st edition (2003) of this very scarce and hard to find hardback ‘The spirit of the pike’ British socket bayonets of the twentieth century. This book is widely regarded as ‘The Bible’ for any collector of British socket bayonets. In near new condition this illustrated book covers all subjects concerning the British socket bayonet from bayonets, scabbards, markings, fakes and reproductions to protective treatments and much more. Hardback 352 pages. A very scarce signed by the author 1st edition. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:1.
£275.00

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