Lot 74:
Withers, Maguire, and Rosignoli. Three Volumes on Military Weapons and Insignia. (DJ)
Sold for: $55
Description
This lot consists of three illustrated reference books concerning military history and militaria. The first volume is The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabres by Harvey J. S. Withers, Lorenz Books. This work provides a directory of edged weapons from around the world, featuring more than 800 color photographs and historical descriptions. The second volume is More Silver Wings, Pinks and Greens by Jon A. Maguire, Schiffer Military History. This publication presents a study of United States Air Service, United States Army Air Corps, and United States Army Air Forces uniforms, wings, and insignia from 1913 to 1945, including civilian auxiliaries. The third volume is Army Badges and Insignia Since 1945 Book One by Guido Rosignoli, Blandford Press. Part of the Blandford Colour Series, this book identifies and illustrates military insignia from several nations including Great Britain, Poland, USA, Italy, German Federal and Democratic Republics, USSR, and Belgium. All three volumes are hardbound in publisher’s cloth and retain their original dust jackets.
Swords and Sabres: 12 x 9 inches
More Silver Wings: 11.25 x 8.75 inches
Army Badges: 7.75 x 5.25 inches.
Condition report:
The books are in good to very good used condition. Dust jackets exhibit minor shelf wear including edge rubbing, surface scuffing, and light bumping at the corners. The dust jacket for the Maguire volume shows some rippling and light creasing along the top edge. The Rosignoli volume shows light yellowing to the top edge of the dust jacket. Bindings appear secure and interiors are clean.
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