The Ames Sword Company, 1829 -1935 by John D. Hamilton
Hardcover 8.5 x 11, 255 pages, published in 1994
An exhaustively researched and comprehensive history of America's foremost sword manufacturer and arms supplier during the Civil War. Many photos and drawings (color section).
Les Armes Blanches, Sabres et Epees - Edged Weapons, Sabres and Rapiers by Dominique Venner
Hardcover 7 x 8.5, published in 1986, 320 pages
Interesting book presenting history of swords and rapiers from antiquities until XX century. Book mostly deals with French weapons and has extensive part dedicated to Napoleonic period. Annex I deals with terminology of sword parts.
Annex II list European Manufacturers and marking they used.
Blankwaffen aus drei Jahrhunderten - Edged Weapon of Three hundred Years, by Klaus Hilbert.
Hardcover 9.5"x 7", 160 pages, Brandenburgisches Verlaghaus.
Great book on the subject of Edged Weapons used from XVII Century. Excellent illustrations, many in colors. Shows differences between Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry Swords. Special chapter on daggers. One of the most thorough study of Edged Weapons I ever read.
Kardok, Torok, Buzoganyok - Swords, Rapiers and Maces by Jan Sach.
Hardcover 9.5"x 7", 256 pages, Uj Ex Libris 1999.
This book is a Hungarian translation of Jan Sach (Czech expert on European Edged Weapons) published in 1999 in Praga. Book is full of color photos of different weapons from mid-ages till the dueling swords. Great collecting reference book.
Chechen Arms by Isa Askhabov.
Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5" x 9", 246 pages, Klub "Kavkaz" Moscow 2001.
This is a very rarely encountered book on Caucasian Arms. Book deals with different types of daggers, swords, rifles and handguns. Contains a full list of manufacturers and the way they decorated the weapons. Each page has a text in Russian and English so there is no problem understanding. A must for a serious collector.
Both Eanglish and Russian Language!
Arms of Caucasus Nations by E. Astwacaturian.
Hardcover 11.5" x 9", 192 pages, Hobbykniga 1995.
Interesting book on Caucasus Arms with lots of super interesting drawings of decoration, manufacturers markings and regions. Unfortunately book is only in Russian, but photos and detailed drawings tell all.
Hieb und Stichwaffen (Cutting and Stabbing Weapons) - by Eduard Wagner, Hardcover 13.5" x 10" x 2.5", 492 pages, Artia Praha, Czechoslovakia 1969
Wonderful reference book for an advanced sword collector. Book contains a detailed description and drawings of European swords, has chapters about they use and Cavalry drill. Many color and black and white drawings. If you have an European Sword of unknown origin, you will find it in this book.
1000 Marks of European Blademakers by Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz, Hardcover 10.5" x 8.5", 140 pages, Caldra House Ltd. Sussex, England 1991
Excellent catalog of European Sword makers with detailed drawings of their marks, names places and periods of oferation - a must for identifying European blades.
Russian Sidearms, Polearms and Bayonets XVIII-XX Century by A.N. Kulinskij, Hardcover, 2 Volumes 8.5" x 6",660 pages total. Atlant St. Petersburg, Russia 2001
Great two volumes book with lots of drawings and photos of Russian weapons froo 18th to 20th Century.
Islamic Arms Victoria & Albert Museum by Anthony North - Hardcover 10" x 7.5", 50 pages. Publishers Inc. Owing Mills, Maryland 1984
This book describes Islamic Weapons found in Victoria & Albert Museum. Written by A North who was a research assistant in Department of Metalwork - very deep and detailed information, lots of photos.
The Indian Sword by P.S. Rawson, 10" x 7", 184 pages. Published by the Danish Arms and Armour Society, Copenhagen 1967.
Wonderful book about Indian Sword, everything what it is to know about types, shapes and construction. Nicely illustrated with many detailed photos. If you collect Indian Swords you must have this book.
Islamic Swords and Swordsmiths by Unsal Yucel, hardcover luxury edition 9" x 11", 176 pages. Published by O.I.C. Research Center for Islamic History, Art and Culture Ircica, Istanbul 2001.
Beautiful highly illustrated book on Islamic weapons from Eastern point of view. Beautiful photography and lots of unknown facts., not published in western literature. A must for an advanced collector.
On Damascus Steel by Leo S. Figiel M.D. Hardcover 9" x 11.5", 148 pages. Published byAtlantis Arts Press 1991, First Edition.
The best book on the subject written by one of the best known researcher and collector. Everything what is to know about Damascus steel and weapons made from it.
Bayonets - Habsburg Monarchy 1683 -1918
By Jan Smid. 280 pages, hardcover
Published by: Ars-Arm 1994
Czech Language with German and English titles.
Excellent book for an advanced bayonet collector. Describes all bayones of the period with detailed drawings and dimensions. Explains regimental markings and manufacturers.
Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook by Jerry L. Janzen. 258 pages, 11"x 9", hardcover. Published by: Cedar Ridge Publications, second printing 1991.
This book is a must for a bayonet collector. All countries, all bayonets with detailed drawing, markings and descriptions The book is used but in excellent condition.
Islamic Weapons - Maghrib to Moghul by Anthony C. Tirri. 484 pages, 11"x 11", hardcover. Published by: Indigo Publishing 2003. New condition!
This is magnificent, extensive & beautiful volume on Islamic arms. Material is organized according geographic location & cultural influence on their weapons . Weapons were grouped & compared to demonstrate features & identifying characteristics, using color illustrations throughout. There is a chapter on the differences in Damascus steel, pattern-welded steel, & pseudo-damascus steel. This would be an magnificent reference & addition to the library of anyone interested in Islamic weapons.
Sword and Hilt Weapons by: M.D. Coe, P. Connolly, A. Harding, V. Harris, D.J. LaRocca, A. North, T. Richardson, C.Spring and Frederick Wilkinson. 240 pages, 12"x 11", hardcover. Published by: Barnes & Noble 1993. Like New Condition!
This is the most comprehensive guide to nearly 4,000 years of sword making from all over the world. Written by a distinguished team of experts, it provides an in depth appraisal of the weapons themselves and is rich in historical and background detail. Beautifully illustrated with both color and black and white photograph and drawings.
World of Dress Daggers 1900 - 1945 Vol.1 by Robert J. Berger. 296 pages, 10"x 7", hardcover. Blacksmith Corporation Publishers 1994.
This book is result of many years of research by author and provides great information about the world of military daggers. Countries in alphabetical order, lots of photographs and descriptive outline for each model.
Condition: Excellent.
Bulgarian Language with English summary and descriptions!
Bulgarian Dirks by Dr. Todor Predov. 96 pages, 8.5"x 8", paperback.
Published in 2003.
Great book for collectors of military daggers. It describes development and usage of military dirks in one of the less know region. Hard to find material anywhere else.
