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Three books in German and English on arms and...

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Three books in German and English on arms and armor 1) Stone, George Cameron: A Glossary of the Construction, decoration and use of arms and armor in all countries and in all times. New York 1961 (1934). The bound, approx. 694-page illustrated glossary of all arms and armor, the dust jacket with signs of wear. 2) Alles, Volker (ed.): Reflexbogen. History and production. Ludwigshafen 2009, a rare book about reflex bows, composite bows, recurve bows and horse bows in mint condition, with many pictures and a bookmark, 328 pages. 3) Sachse, Manfred: Damascus steel. Myth, history, technology, application. Bremerhaven 1989. reference book organized according to origin and production methods with a comprehensive history of the development of Damascus steel as well as extra chapters on authentication and restoration. Very well illustrated volume with numerous detailed photographs, 224 pages, in dust jacket. Condition: I -