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64: Springalds and great crossbows
By Jean Liebel
A
detailed study of these weapons drawn on European source material
and the author’s experimental models.
ISBN
: 0 948092 31 9
Published by the Royal Armouries
Publishing date: 1998
Edition: 1st
Soft back
Condition: excellent
Pages:86
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63:Halbritter’s Armoury
SOLD
A
tongue in cheek look at the design failures of a number of
historical weapons meticulously drawn in cartoon style.
ISBN:
0 510 00039-8
Publishers: Ernest Ben Ltd.
Published date: 1978
Hardback with dust cover protected by plastic wrapper.
Condition: book excellent, dust cover grubby at edges.
Pages:157
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47:The Bowman’s Glory
By Sir William Wood
SOLD
A
facsimile reprint of the 1682 edition detailing Charles I’s
efforts to restore the popularity of archery and accounts
of archery shoots by the archers of London.
ISBN:
85409 552 7
Published by S.R. Publishers.
Published date: 1969
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: very good
Pages: 84
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52: Bow versus Gun
By Sir John Smythe
A
reprint of ‘certain discourses’ concerning the
effects of different weapons originally written in 1590 and
1594 prepared from the microfilm of the original.
ISBN:
0 85409 881X
Published by E.P. Publishing
Published date: 1973
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: very good
Pages: 227
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40:New Guide to better archery
By Thomas Forbes
A
comprehensive handbook for the beginner, expert and the hunter.
ISBN:
none recorded
Published by Collier Books
Published date 1962
Paperback
Fair condition, small scratch on cover
Pages: 351
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41:The Witchery of Archery
By Maurice Thompson
A
complete manual of archery with many adventures of hunting.
Contains line drawings.
ISBN:
none recorded
Published by Martin Archery
Published date: 1984
Soft back.
Condition: excellent
Pages: 269
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61:Tackle Archery this way
By Howard Wiseman
Alternative
training methods including yoga, Zen and relaxation to promote
an awareness of the mystique of the bow.
ISBN:
none recorded
Published by Stanley Paul
Published date:1959
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book good, dust cover worn and repaired
Pages:128
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60: In pursuit of archery
By Edwards and Heath
SOLD
A three part book comprising the symbolism of the
bow, the longbow in English history and advice on technique.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Nicholas Kaye
Publishing date: 1962
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: both fair
Pages:111
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70:Arc –Sport-Chasse-Loisir
By F. Avon-Coffrant
Written
in French, a comprehensive training manual comprising lots
of photos.
ISBN:
2-85180-244-5
Published by Editions Amphora S.A.
Published date: 1993
Soft back
Pages: 208
Condition: very good
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57:Archery
By Wiseman and Brundle
SOLD
Contains
information on the development of archery as well as modern
technique.
ISBN:
none recorded
Published by Foyle Ltd
Published date: 1958
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust cover
Condition of both fair.
Pages: 112
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36: Bowmen of England
By D. Featherstone
This
study of the English longbow reconstructs the courage, vitality
and endurance of the archer.
ISBN:
450 016269
Published by: New English Library
Published date:1973
Paperback
Condition: fair
Pages:158
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59: An Archer’s notes
By C.B. Edwards
Foundations
for good shooting and information about the GNAS.
ISBN:
not recorded
Published by Petty and Sons Ltd.
Published date: 1953
Edition: 2nd
Hardback, no dust cover
Condition:fair
Pages: 73
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39: Wild Adventure
By Howard Hill
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Howard Hill was undefeated in 25 years of competitive
archery. Wild Adventure is a story of breath-taking bow hunting
experiences.
ISBN: none recorded
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Published date:1959
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book good, dust cover torn at lower and upper edges.
Pages: 160
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30:The Archers Digest
Edited by Jack Lewis
SOLD
33 articles covering arrow
speed, making bows and strings, bow fishing and hunting, fletching.
Many photos.
ISBN:
0-695-80218-6
Published by Digest Books
Published: 1971
Edition: 1st
Soft back A4 format
Condition: covers a little scuffed, pages good
Pages: 320
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