Mann, JacobBiblio.com
Mann, James (Sir)Biblio.com
European Arms and Armour: Text with Historical Notes and Illustrations Fifth Ed Revised
1962réf. 027167London: Printed for the Trustees By William Clowes 1962. Octavo. In two volumes. The Wallace Collection which was initially formed by Richard fourth Marques of Hertford 1800-1870 was vastly increased by his son Sir Richard Wallace 1818-1890. While some are traced to much earlier family members it was the later members who made this the great collection it is. The first volume presents the earliest French German and English work including helmets horse armor and a glossary. 1-239 pages followed by 104 plates. Volume two 240-714 has pistols staff weapons swords bolt belts etc. followed by 103 plates. The total for both volumes is 208 photographs. Since many plates have five or six images there are an estimated 1100 images all told. Bound in full green faux leather spines lettered in gilt one corner on volume two bumped. A very nice clean bright set. Printed for the Trustees By William Clowes unknown
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