FOR SALE: Nicolle, EARLY MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC ARMS AND ARMOUR

[Philip]

1. DOLCHE UND MESSER AUS DEM PERSISCHEN KULTURRAUM, Hermann Historica oHG, nd., paperbound on glossy stock, German text, profusely photo-illus in b/w and color with hundreds of examples of daggers and knives, many of artistic quality, from the Ottoman, Arab, Afghan, and Indian culture-spheres, culled from this noted auction house's well-known sales going back many decades. Each object is captioned. Informative introductory text includes explanation on conversion of Islamic to Gregorian dates, plus extensive bibliography. If you wish that Stone's GLOSSARY had better quality pictures in larger format, and more examples of each item, this is an ideal companion volume. PRICE $ 27 (compare with $37+ on BookFinder)

2. TOMBAK ESERLER KATALOGU, Army Museum, Istanbul, nd. Paperbound on glossy stock, color photo-illus of almost 100 examples of Ottoman gilt copper parade headgear, shields, and chanfrons, most of a quality seldom seen on the market nowadays, many dating back to the 16th cent. Turkish text, each item captioned in detail including dimensions and museum inventory number.
PRICE $30 (compare with $40+ on BookFinder)

Both books in as-new condition throughout.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Payment by money order or PayPal accepted from purchasers in the US. Overseas customers -- PayPal or an EFT service such as TransferWise only.
2. Postage is included for shipments anywhere in the US. Customers abroad please contact me for postal rates.
3. For purchase or if you have any questions, contact me via email, pcalvus@gmail.com

[Philip]

TOMBAK book still available, all others SOLD