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Informationen zum Autor Mircea Veleanu has been studying and collecting swords and daggers for nearly forty years. Also the author of Jade: 5000 B.C. to 1912 A.D., he resides in New York. Klappentext Features edged weapons from Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, Japan, and Africa. Items shown range from ancient times to the early 20th century. Learn to identify the characteristics, historical uses, and current values of these highly diverse antiques. Includes information on terminology, evaluating age and authenticity, and current values. Novice as well as advanced collectors will find this an indispensable reference. Zusammenfassung This noteworthy and exceptionally comprehensive book features edged weapons dating from the Neolithic period to the early 20th century. These fascinating antiques come from all over the globe! including Europe! America! the Middle East! Asia! Japan! and Africa. Detailed descriptions and over 890 outstanding color photos help collectors identify and study the characteristics! historical uses! and current values of highly diverse swords and daggers. Among the items showcased are tribal! ceremonial! and presentation edged weapons! Indonesian krises! and Borneo "headhunter" swords. Valuable information is provided about rare artifacts! terminology! and evaluating age and authenticity of the weapons. Novice as well as advanced collectors will find this an indispensable reference.
