{"product_id":"antique-swords-daggers-schiffer-book-for-collectors-hardcover","title":"Antique Swords \u0026 Daggers (Schiffer Book for Collectors (Hardcover))","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Swords \u0026amp; Daggers (Schiffer Book for Collectors (Hardcover)) (Hardcover, 288 pages) – Schiffer, 2006. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n 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.  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   About the Author   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.                                           ","brand":"Mircea Veleanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069764161770,"sku":"9780764325069","price":78.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/818BT1mG-9L._SL1500.jpg?v=1781222950","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/antique-swords-daggers-schiffer-book-for-collectors-hardcover","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}