C. Gadda:
Im not shure which of the pdf. versions you have, but if you dont have the original version you should download it here:

http://stud.imma.dk/deltahak/nils.anderssen/norskesverd.htm
(just right click on the heading, save as)

Its the 120 mb version with a high resolution (higher dpi than the original printed in), you can clearly see the collour dots from the print.

There are no english version of the book, only norwegian and a russian one.

I know Elling from this forum has made a english translation on the axe part of the book, some day i might include that in the pdf.

Offcourse, having a digital version of the book is by far not as mutch fun as having it standing in your bookshelf ;)

I'm looking for Middelalderens Tveæggede Sværd by Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer
Dan

Hi Dan,

You can find it on www.antikvariat.net. At the moment there are two copies to be found there - both from Ruuds Antikvariat (in Norway). They are USD 195 and USD 152.

Best wishes,

Søren

Hi Folks,

Hopefully, some people are getting some good and helpful information here on items that they are after. :D

I am extremely happy at the moment as I have just got hold of a copy of 'The Armour of Galiot de Genouilhac', by Stephen V. Grancsay. One of 500 copies published in 1937. I do already have a copy of this book, but the new one is signed which makes a great book even more desirable ! :)

However, I was wondering if anybody knows where there might be a copy of 'Medieval Arms and Armour', by francesco Rossi available ? It is one of the more basic books that I have been after, but have never found. If anybody knows the wherabouts of a copy I would be grateful.

Regards,

Russ

The two big ones on my list are William Tyre's History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea and History of the Expedition to Jerusalem (the second one I have seen through ILL). The second is far more within my reach, requiring only a substantial outlay to the publisher.

Oh, and hopefully finding a set of Nicolle's A&A of the Crusading Era that isn't $150.

This is a good thread, it inspired me to finally pull the trigger on a copy of Knives and Scabbards, and I'm eyeing a copy of Sheaths and Scabbards in England as well. One thing I'm wondering though, is there some secret squirrel type place where you all are digging up these titles that you are willing to admit to. I can't seem to find a copy of Armi Bianche Italiane for love or money. I know about Abebooks etc, but was just wondering. Of course if you don't want to give away your book hunting secrets I totally understand.

Hi Russ :)

Well, seeing as you put it so nicely.....as just between you and me, don't tell anybody else ! :lol: ...my secret source is:

www.bookfinder.com

I have managed to source a few titles from them that I have been stumped on.
However, I have a friend / customer in Germany , and he has found some quite rare and obscure titles that I have asked him about. I had been trying to get a copy of '2500 years of European helmets', by Howard M.Curtis, for ages but couldn't find a copy anywhere...he found a copy in Berlin within two hours !

Apart from Abebooks, there is both Amazon.com and www.Amazon.co.uk. Another good source can be Alibris books.

Happy hunting......and don't tell anybody about 'bookfinder' will you! :lol:

Regards,

Russ[url]

Hi folks,

Thanks for the heads up Chad, I will check that out !

For this month my book buying budget is spent, but hey, isn't it nearly May ! :lol:

Regards,

Russ

Hee hee..I use Ken Trotman occasionally as well! Caliver Books are also handy, Google the name.

Try also 'Literary Cat Books' here in the U.K. too. A history specialist store covering a wide range of historical topics including Military ,Maritime and weaponry. www.literarycatbooks.com

Also a useful resource for historical subjects are Oxbow Books and Blackwell Books, sorry I don't have their web address but if you Goggle the names they will come up.

Best
Dave

Prospect books are also good for an assortment of good books on weapons and armour , both new and secondhand:

www.gunbooks.co.uk

Don' be deceived by the name! :)

Russ

Since we are on the topic of book resources, this one is one of my favorites:

www.heritagemp.com

They have hard to find books as well as obscure articles on Arms & Armour.

Thanks Don!

I own a load of armour books including all the Boccia books and many rare ones. What i do not own is Laking's A RECORD OF EUROPEAN ARMOUR AND ARMS THROUGH SEVEN CENTURIES

Anyone have a set they want to trade for the boxed Scalini/Trapp& Mann Churburg books? I have a spare set.

Hi folks,

I have spoken with my contact in Stavanger, and he informed me that though he couldn't remember the name of the bookshop in Stavanger off hand, he did say that it too was a member of www.antikvariat.net.. He also said that Petersen had written several books on finds from the viking era. Apart from the book on swords, there is a book on Viking jewellery, and another on camp equipment. He thought that there was a fourth book, but wasn't certain. So happy hunting......... :)

Regards,

Russ