This reference guide to US military knives, bayonets and edged weapons is the first and original volume published by M H Cole in 1968. It was originally printed in a small run of about 500 copies. This copy is signed and inscribed by the author and is numbered 448.Long considered one of the go-to sources on detailed information on the topic this original softcover volume is now a very sought after collector book.The book is filled with hundreds of incredible and exacting line drawings of each item discussed along with all relevant details to help ID and understand them. The work is ideal for both serious beginning collectors as well as advanced collectors of US military bayonets and blades who seek out new knives for his collection or just want to understand more about those they already have.This book is an entirely stand alone volume but is really best for serous collectors. The content was later combined with his second volume entitled Book Two and republished together as US Military Knives Book III. For those wanting a signed original 1st edition of Cole's very first book, this is it. Title: A Collection of US Military Knives 1861-1968 Author Name: Cole, M H Location Published: M H Cole: 1968 Binding: softcover Book Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed and inscribed by author numbered 448 of 500 Pages: 85 Categories: United States, Signed Books, Bayonets, Knives & Swords, Bayonets, Knives & Swords, Bayonets, Knives and Swords Seller ID: 0695
