This reference guide to US military knives, bayonets and edged weapons is the second volume published by M H Cole and the first he did in hardback. 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 source on detailed information on the topic. For decades there were few other better resource on these knives. Book Two is now a sought after collector book. Book Two 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 the original second volume by Cole (Book Two). The first two volumes were printed in extremely small numbers and the first volume especially is very hard to find. This copy is signed and inscribed by the author and the owners matching bookplate is on the inside cover. Title: A Collection of US Military Knives Book Two Author Name: Cole, M H Location Published: M H Cole: 1973 Binding: hardcover Book Condition: Excellent Inscription: signed and inscribed by author numbered 448 of 500 Pages: 92 Categories: United States, Signed Books, Bayonets, Knives & Swords, Bayonets, Knives & Swords Seller ID: 0694
