By William Gilkerson, famed nautical artist and author.  Published 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket; illustrated throughout with black & white photos and drawings.  At center are 8 glossy pages of photos and drawings. Excellent clean condition; minor wear to the dustjacket.

An all-encompassing study of naval armament under fighting sail. This first volume covers axes, pikes and fighting blades in use between 1626 and 1826 - tracing their development in the navies of England and Northern Europe through that of the United States.  [LD] [ph:L]

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