Civil War Army Swords John Thillmann 2008 HC US Military Sword Reference

by Johns

$140 · Offered by eBay

Outstanding reference for collectors of Civil War swords, U.S. military edged weapons and 19th-century militaria. Civil War Army Swords: A Study of United States Army Swords from 1832 through 1865 by John H. Thillmann is an extensive illustrated reference covering U.S. Army swords from the decades preceding the Civil War through 1865. This substantial hardcover contains hundreds of reference tables and more than 2,000 detailed photographs, covering sword types, manufacturers, markings, blade etchings, grips, construction details and other characteristics important to collectors and researchers. An excellent addition to a serious Civil War, antique sword, military arms or edged-weapons reference library. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pre-owned condition with visible shelf/edge wear to the dust jacket as shown. Please review photos carefully for exact condition and completeness. Condition notes: blind embossed library stamp on preliminary page, light shelf wear on dust jacket edges, binding tight and square, clean pages throughout

• Publisher: Mowbray
• Year: 2008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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