History of Arms from the Stone Age

Description

By MAINDRON (G.R. Maurice). Published by Alcide Picard, part of the 'Bibliothèque de l'enseignement des Beaux-Arts' series (c. 1890). Octavo format, 21 x 14 cm, red publisher's percaline binding with cold-embossed decoration and gilt title (minor wear to cover). 343 pages. Traces the history of weapons from the Stone Age. Richly illustrated with numerous in-text black-and-white engravings. Includes a final appendix listing famous armorers' marks from the 15th to 18th centuries. Pleasant copy.