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Catalogue Of Modern Firearms Longarms Armour Swords Pistols Which Will Be Sold By Auction By Sotheby Co At Their Large Galleries
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Download or read book The Flintlock written by Torsten Lenk and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007-04-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Book Synopsis The Real Fighting Stuff by : Tobias Capwell
Download or read book The Real Fighting Stuff written by Tobias Capwell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tobias Capwell looks at the different types of armour in Glasgow museums, the stories behind some of the weapons, and explores some of the myths surrounding the way we used to fight.
Book Synopsis The Working of the National Gallery by : National Gallery (Great Britain)
Download or read book The Working of the National Gallery written by National Gallery (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Art in Rome in the Eighteenth Century by : Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Download or read book Art in Rome in the Eighteenth Century written by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and published by Philadelphia Museum (PA). This book was released on 2000 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Caught between the Theatricality of the Baroque and the acute sensibility of Romanticism, art in Rome in the eighteenth century has long been a neglected area of study." "The grand scale and spectacular diversity of the period are comprehensively captured for the first time in this definitive history of the period, produced to accompany a major U.S. exhibition organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and documenting the work of over 150 artists. With over 450 illustrations, and texts by an outstanding array of experts from around the world, Art in Rome in the Eighteenth Century provides a massively authoritative survey of a fascinating era."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Book Synopsis Handguns of the World by : Edward Clinton Ezell
Download or read book Handguns of the World written by Edward Clinton Ezell and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Our Soldiers And The Victoria Cross. A General Account Of The Regiments And Men Of The British Army by : Victoria Cross
Download or read book Our Soldiers And The Victoria Cross. A General Account Of The Regiments And Men Of The British Army written by Victoria Cross and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stirring account tells the stories of the men of the British Army who earned the Victoria Cross, Great Britain's highest military decoration for valor. Heroic tales from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and other conflicts are recounted in vivid detail, making this book a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve in the armed forces. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis The Fighting Handgun by : Richard Law
Download or read book The Fighting Handgun written by Richard Law and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1999-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From famous lawmen and outlaws of yesteryear to today's cops and robbers, the handgun has played an integral part in shaping our world. Explore the fascinating evolution of this weapon, from Samuel Colt's six-shooter to the 9mm Firestar compact pistol. See how mechanics and design have advanced with technology, how cartridges and materials have changed, and how the handgun's use has altered over time. Loaded with expert accounts and assessments, this helpful volume is essential reading for gun users, collectors, dealers, manufacturers, and any history buff interested in the influence of firearms.
Book Synopsis The Powder Flask Book by : Ray Riling
Download or read book The Powder Flask Book written by Ray Riling and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Designer British Silver by : John Andrew
Download or read book Designer British Silver written by John Andrew and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designer British Silver explores the designer-silversmiths who have shaped British silver from the 1950s through to the present day. Covering a complete generation of craftsmen and women, and featuring one-to-one interviews with key figures, the book reveals the people and forces behind the post-war Renaissance that made Britain a centre of excellence for designer makers in silver. The fifty leading figures are covered in-depth, from Malcolm Appleby to John Willmin. Detailed insight is provided on the lives and works of each maker, alongside lavish illustrations and extended captions telling the story of every remarkable piece of silver. Designer British Silver also includes a fascinating overview of the post-war revival of British silver, a section on where to view designer British silver and additional listings of designers, craftsmen, silver manufacturers and engravers. Contents: Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Foreword; Introduction; The Work and Lives of the Leading Designer-Silversmiths; Listing of Designers, Craftsmen, Silver Manufacturers and Engravers; Where to see Designer British Silver; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
Book Synopsis Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour by : Robert Hales
Download or read book Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour written by Robert Hales and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book illustrates over 1,000 items of Islamic and Oriental arms and armour which represent the finest and most interesting examples originating from Islamic and Hindu cultures and beyond, including Russia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and South East Asia. All the items illustrated have passed through the hands of Robert Hales during the last 45 years. Divided into four sections: daggers, swords, firearms, and armour, with the occasional transgression, the publication also includes a useful glossary of terms. The text is concise and descriptive as well as containing information that is being published for the first time.
Book Synopsis The Flowering of New England, 1815-1865 by : Van Wyck Brooks
Download or read book The Flowering of New England, 1815-1865 written by Van Wyck Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before by : Daniel Defoe
Download or read book A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before written by Daniel Defoe and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Firearms Curiosa written by Lewis Winant and published by Ishi Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is filled with pictures of rare, strange and unusual guns, firearms and other weapons. Lewis Winant was a major dealer and collector of firearms. He assembled here more than 300 pieces. The many strange and freakish gun fabrications that are shown in this book are a tribute to man's inventive energy as applied to the development of arms. From days just past and from days long gone, Lewis Winant has selected over 300 pieces as representative of the oddities that have been constructed to utilize the propelling force of gunpowder. There are pistols in knives and canes; pistols in flashlights, purses, plows, whips, bicycle handlebars, stirrups, keys, pipes, belts, sundials, and other contrivances. In addition there are other types classified as oddities, such as squeezers, knuckle-dusters, alarm and trap. There are combination weapons, turret, chain and harmonica pistols, guns using superposed loads and other variations from the norm. These remarkable firearms come from more than fifty collections.
Book Synopsis Important Fine Art Auction by : Heritage Auction Galleries (Dallas, Tex.)
Download or read book Important Fine Art Auction written by Heritage Auction Galleries (Dallas, Tex.) and published by Heritage Capital Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book European Crossbows written by Josef Alm and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alms's survey was originally published in Sweden in 1947. It provides a detailed survey of the development of the European crossbow.
Download or read book Gun Tools written by James B. Shaffer and published by Collectors Library. This book was released on 1992 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gun Tools, Their History and Identification, Vol. 1 is the classic work on the subject and is the product of many years of collecting expertise and advanced collections. With 600 photos and 380 pages, this book provides the reader with an historical narrative of gun tool terms, history and usage, then offers an encyclopedic identification section for U.S. and foreign gun tools. Ball screws; wipers; tompions; extractors; rods, thongs and fittings; commonly-seen sets; combination tools; screwdrivers; wrenches and much more. A key library book for collectors, historians, museums and archaeologists.
Download or read book African Weapons written by Werner Fischer and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
