A Set of 5 Books on Bowie Knife, Axes, the M1880/90 and Hunting Knives. 20300:4. Other Blades

Book 1- Bowie Knives by Robert Abels-The knives shown in this book represent a careful selection of American and Sheffield specimens from the 1835 to 1890 period-paperback, 48 illustrated pages. Book 2- Bowie Knives from the collection of Robert Abels by William G.Keener. The late Robert Abels lived in New York and was nominally a dealer in arms and armour – paperback, 139 illustrated pages. Book 3 – Marbles, Knives & Axes by Konrad F. Schreier jr. Much of the information in this book was gathered from catalogues, periodicals and books published about the Marbles company and its products before around 1955- paperback, 70 illustrated pages. Book 4 – American Knives- The First History and Collections Guide by Harold L. Peterson. Men have collected arms for centuries but in recent years there has been an increased interest in edged weapons. This book when 1st published in 1958 opened the field of American knives of all types to a vast number of collectors eager for information. Hardback with dust cover, 178 illustrated pages. Book 5- Light but Efficient – A study of the M1880 hunting and M1890 entrenching knives and scabbards by Albert N. Hardin, Jr & Robert W. Hedden. Although the existence and purpose of the M1880 Hunting knife have long been recognised, never before has a definitive study of this weapon and its various scabbards been published. Hardback with dustcover, 104 illustrated pages. The price for this collection includes UK delivery. 20300:4.