Ewart Oakeshott Ian Eaves – Records of medieval swords – catalogue of European armours – 1998-2002

Set of 2 major technical books on medieval arms and armors for specialists Oakeshott & Ian EavesA set of two essential and highly sought-after reference works on medieval weaponry and European armour, ideal for collectors, scholars, and arms enthusiasts:1. Records of the Medieval SwordAuthor: Ewart OakeshottEdition: 2009 Reprint (Boydell Press)Binding: Softcover305 pages extensively illustrated, 27cm x 22cmCondition: Good condition (light shelf wear, solid binding, clean pages)Topic: The definitive study and typology of medieval swords by the world's foremost authority. Richly illustrated with detailed photography and drawings categorizing swords from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Follows its earlier The The Archéology of weapons, and goes deeper than The Sword in the age of Chivalry2. Catalogue of European Armour at the Fitzwilliam MuseumAuthor: Ian EavesEdition: First and Only Edition, 2002 (Boydell Press)Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacketCondition: Very Good condition, 18cm x 25cmTopic: A very rare, highly detailed technical catalogue documenting the prestigious European armour collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Includes exhaustive scholarly descriptions and photographs by the former Keeper of Armour at the Royal Armouries.Contains plates of illustrations (not that great pictures imo) but the text is one of the most minute on every aspect of each piece or... lees verder bij Catawiki