This 1963 publication by Herbert Jenkins over 220 pages is well written and illustrated with some great advice. It is in very good condition.
Price: A$50.00 +p&p
Arms and Armour
An interesting collection covering reference books of specific gunmakers, general weaponry and duelling.
The British Code of Duel – Anonymous
This great read and window into history was anonymously penned in 1824 and addressed “the laws of honour and the character of gentleman”. Over 130 pages this book gives an excellent insight into the issue of honour of the day. This edition, published by The Richmond Publishing Co in 1971, is the hardback reprint of the original and extremely rare 1824 original. Excellent condition.
Price: A$50.00 +p&p
The Romance of Duelling Volume 1&2 – Andrew Steinmetz
This great read and window into history was anonymously penned in 1868 with the subtitle “in all times and countries”. This pair of books [volumes 1 366 pages & 2 of 384 pages] are in perfect condition and were published by The Richmond Publishing Co in 1971. They are the hardback reprint of the original and extremely rare 1868 editions and they cover the process and code of honour along with contemporary descriptions of duels.
Price: A$100.00 +p&p [for the pair]
The Art of Duelling – A Traveller.
This great read and window into history was anonymously penned in 1836 by a traveller “Containing much information useful to young continental tourists”. An excellent insight into the preparations necessary in case one is challenged to duel. This edition, published by The Richmond Publishing Co, is the hardback reprint of the original and extremely rare 1836 original. Excellent condition.
Price: A$50.00 +p&p
Gun Collecting – G Boothroyd
A classic treatise on a fascinating subject. This paperback edition of 1965 by Cox & Wyman is in good condition
Price A$25.00 +p&p
Cleaning repairing and restoring antique firearms – J N George & R Chapman
This great little [70 pages] limited edition [140 of 300] reference book details methods, tricks and processes in the care of antique firearms. Published by Cooper & Westwood in 1990 it is in perfect condution.
Price: A$60.00 +p&p
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Arms and Armour – Michele Byam
This basic reference book published in 1990 by Collins contains an overview of arms and armour through the ages. It is in good condition.
Price A$15.00 + p&p
The British Duelling Pistol – John A Atkinson
This excellent reference book, published by Arms and Armour Press in 1978 is in excellent condition. It contains detailed images and the well documented technical development of these amazing weapons.
Price A$30.00 +p&p
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The World of Guns – Richard Akehurst
This book is in fair condition was published in 1973 by Hamlyn. It contains detailed images, contempory sketches and well written descriptions over 127 pages.
Price A$15.00 +p&p
The seventh Park Lane Arms Fair
International Arms & Armour Exposition catalogue including a list of exhibitors and some great articles including notes on the AVANT Armour, Bastard Swords and the Manton Millions. This catalogue is in excellent condition.
Price A$10.00 +p&p