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23566Japan Two volumes; 255 266 pages; color black and white illustrations some folding showing Japanese swords and sword-making techniques blacksmithing various sword furniture tsuba sheaths decorative work portraits of famous makers; text entirely in Japanese; part of a larger set; these are volumes numbered 6 & 7; approximately 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" size; bound in light gray cloth gilt cover titles with blindstamped design of swordsmith at anvil; black spine titles; purple silk page-markers; a little wear and ageing to the cloth faint old discoloration on one unobtrusive; contents clean and bound very well in very good condition and a good reference to the ancient techniques & craft of sword-making in Japan. Hard Cover. Very Good. Hardcover books
1971824241971. Very Good. Three black 3-ring notebooks. Almost all items have three holes punched along left side for insertion in the notebooks. Staples have generally been removed. <br/><br/> unknown books
14677Mid- 19th Century Tulwar fighting sword. The Tulwar was used by Muslim adversaries from Persia Iran Afghanistan and Northern India. It was both a cavalry and infantry weapon. The Tulwar had historically been the quintessential combat sword due to its superior handling while mounted on horseback. With a curved blade optimized for cutting and slashing with sweeping cuts delivered from the shoulder by a horseman without the danger of the blade getting stuck in bone or armor. It allowed for fierce slashing on all sides cutting through enemy formations while mounted on horseback. The sheaths were made with two very thin wood plates covered in fabric which explains their short life and absence here. This particular tulwar has a hand forged curved steel blade and steel handle with a disk shaped pommel. Dated to the mid- 19th century. Overall length 33". Blade shows signs of use in good condition. unknown books
14583Set of vintage original albumen prints of an Arab warriors with spear and sword published circa 1875. Image size for both prints: 8.25" x 11." In the first image we can see an Arab warrior sitting astride his camel holding his spear ready to throw. The warrior's sword strapped tight to the saddle at the camel's side. Both the warrior and his camel stand in the middle of a road flanked by palm trees and bushes. The second photos captures a Bedouin traditionally dressed in a thoab and kufiyya. The warrior is standing against a desert backdrop holding the reins of his camel. The camel is saddled with the Bedouin's sword visible on his side flank. In the background is a single fort tower in the bare desert. Two striking photos in very good condition. unknown books
