About this title: The first book devoted exclusively to the subject, this invaluable volume will aid collectors, curators, historians. Enhanced with more than 400 illustrations from rare documents, the book classifies and describes all major types of swords worn by the U.S. armed forces, cadets, and diplomats since the American Revolution to the end of World War II.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Edition: First edition, as stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Halter-The River House
Date Published: 1980
Description: Good in fair jacket. 9 1/2" x 6 1/2", 275 pp, copy is in about average used condition, dust jacket is shelf worn and chipped, includes 186 bw illustrations. read more
Edition: 1st ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Halter, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Published: 1954
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. Hardcover first printing with dustjacket, "First Edition" stated on copyright page, the perfect copy for the serious collector: the book is in AS NEW condition and the dustjacket is almost new with the tiniest amount of wear at the top corner-tips and almost imperceptible tanning to the white portion of the spine, we rate it the highest grade of "fine" because the flaws are too minor to detract from the jacket's appearance, the original price is present, and a professional ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Halter, New Hope, PA
Date Published: 1954
Description: Very Good- in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 280 pp. Original blue cloth covers, very bright and clean. Light foxing to edges of text block. Previous owner's bookplate on half-title page. Dampstain to outer margin of front endpaper. DJ moderately soiled and rubbed w/ edge wear. Spine a bit sunned. Illust. w/ b/w photos. Contents nice. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 2003-08-05
ISBN-13:9780486428024ISBN:0486428028
Description: Good. Good title in good condition. Pages are clean and tight. Covers show some shelf wear and bumping. Former library copy with usual stickers, stamps, and markings. Satisfaction guaranteed. If item not as described, return for refund of purchase price. read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Halter 1954., New Hope, PA
Date Published: 1954
Description: Near Fine in Very Good jacket. NF in VG dj with few small closed dj edge tears. Main Title: The American sword, 1775-1945; a survey of the swords worn by the uniformed forces of the United States from the Revolution to the close of World War II. read more
Binding: Hardcover.
Publisher: Ray Riling Arms Books Company, Philadelphia
Date Published: 1965
Description: VG. Traces the history of the American sword from colonial times to the present. Includes a section "American Silver Mounted Swords, 1700-1815. " Contents cover sword characteristics for enlisted men, officers, cadets, diplomats, presentation, silver hilted, and scabbards. Includes a directory of American makers. Red cloth. xvii, 286 pp. Numerous bw plates. read more
Edition: New Revised Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ray Riling Arms and Books, Philadelphia
Date Published: 1965
Description: Near Fine in Very Good jacket. NF in VG dj with few small dj edge chips and tears. Main Title: The American sword, 1775-1945; a survey of the swords worn by the uniformed forces of the United States from the Revolution to the close of World War II. read more
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