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World Swords 1400 - 1945: An Illustrated Price Guide for Collectors

The book is a an important new publication for collectors and students of antique military swords.

This book was published in April 2006 and contains over 2000 full colour photographs, the majority of which have never been seen in print before.

Each listing includes a description and current market value in both $US and £sterling - each page contains many full colour photographs, including much detailed information. There are also sections detailing the historical background and tips for collecting antique swords. Categories include Early Swords (up to c.1750), Infantry, Cavalry, Naval, Hunting, Smallswords and Japanese Swords. Foreword is by Professor Richard Holmes - author, TV presenter and historian of numerous military titles. Book length is 300 pages and it is printed on luxury 130gsm satin paper with laminated hardback cover. This is a heavyweight book of the highest quality. This book is being sold by the author (myself) and only available via Studio Jupiter Military Publishing. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire the most up-to-date and informative price guide for collectors of antique military swords.

There has not been a comparative work produced in many years.