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The British Sword – From 1600 to the Present Day – An Illustrated History

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BRITISH SWORD

FROM 1600 TO THE PRESENT DAY

An Illustrated History

by Harvey J S Withers

AN IMPORTANT AND SUBSTANTIAL NEW BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF BRITISH SWORDS

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING BRITISH SWORDS THROUGH THE CENTURIES

WITH OVER 12,000 FULL COLOUR IMAGES OF BRITISH SWORDS 

BOOK LENGTH IS 884 PAGES

 FULL COLOUR QUALITY HARDBACK BOOK WITH HAND SEWN PAGES

ALL BOOKS SENT IN SECURE, PURPOSE-MADE PACKAGING AND FULLY TRACKED

TO SEE EXAMPLES OF PAGES IN A FLIP BOOK FORMAT PLEASE CLICK HERE

INCLUDES:

CAVALRY SWORDS, INFANTRY SWORDS, NAVAL SWORDS, SMALLSWORDS, RAPIERS, HUNTING SWORDS, POLICE/PRISON/DEPARTMENTAL SWORDS, SCOTTISH BASKET HILTS, NAVAL CUTLASSES, ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SWORDS, NAPOLEONIC SWORDS, VICTORIAN SWORDS, MASONIC SWORDS, COURTSWORDS, GYMNASIA/TRAINING SWORDS, ROYAL AIRFORCE SWORDS, EXPERIMENTAL SWORDS, SWORD MARKINGS, RETAILERS’ MARKINGS, BRITISH SWORD MAKERS AND RETAILERS LIST, MAKERS, RETAILERS’ BLADE MARKS AND TANG BUTTONS, HISTORY OF BRITISH SWORD MANUFACTURE, HISTORY OF THE WILKINSON SWORD COMPANY, WILKINSON SWORD BLADE SERIAL NUMBERS DATING LIST, INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL SWORD PATTERNS, FULL BIBLIOGRAPHY

WORLDWIDE TRACKED SHIPPING PROVIDED

The Sword in Britain 1600-1700

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 900 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 183 pages

BOOK INCLUDES:

INFANTRY SWORDS

CAVALRY SWORDS

RAPIERS AND SMALLSWORDS

HUNTING SWORDS

NAVAL SWORDS

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

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READ THE REVIEWS!

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From Classic Arms & Militaria – August/September 2012

“…is very useful for newcomers to the subject…informative historical background…”

“…veritable cornucopia of swords…”

“…I am unable to think of any other book which presents such a broad spread of swords…”

“…first-rate study will find a ready place on the bookshelves of collectors, re-enactors, dealers…”

© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword

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by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 64 pages

Number 1 in series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

 Examples of the Pattern

 Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting the Pattern

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

1828 Pattern Highland Officer’s Basket-hilted Broadsword

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 64 pages

Number 2 in a series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

 Examples of the Pattern

 Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting the Pattern

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

Swords at the Battle of Waterloo

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 68 pages

Number 4 in a series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

 Examples of  British and French Napoleonic Swords

 Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting Napoleonic Swords

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BOOKLET IS NOW ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER 

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

British 18th and 19th Century Naval Cutlasses

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 250 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 63 pages

Number 3 in a new series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

 Examples of British Naval cutlasses

 Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting Naval Cutlasses

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

 

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British Napoleonic Infantry Swords Part One

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 64 pages

Price: £17.95

Number 5 in a new series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

Examples of the Pattern

Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting the Pattern

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

BUY PART ONE AND PART TWO TOGETHER – SPECIAL DEAL HERE

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

 

© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

British Napoleonic Infantry Swords Part Two

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 64 pages

Price: £17.95

Number 6 in a new series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

Examples of the Pattern

Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting the Pattern

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

BUY PART ONE AND PART TWO TOGETHER – SPECIAL DEAL HERE

SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

Cavalry Swords of the World 1600-1945 – A Price Guide for Collectors

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 900 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Current Market Values in £Sterling, US$Dollars and EUROS

Book length is 112 pages

Price: £24.95

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

The Current Antique Sword Market

Market Value for Each Individual Sword

Collecting Antique Swords

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021

British Napoleonic Naval Officers’ Swords

by

Harvey J S Withers

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM www.militariahub.com

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs

Glossy softback booklet

Book length is 64 pages

Price: £17.95

Number 7 in a new series on British military swords

BOOK INCLUDES:

Historical Background

 Examples of  British Napoleonic Naval Officers’ Swords

 Sword Makers

Maker Marks

Collecting Napoleonic Swords

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Bibliography

 SEE THE SAMPLE IMAGES BELOW:

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© All Images – Harvey Withers 2021