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Hey Guys,

Since I've been pinged twice in the last week regarding some of the books listed above, please contact Craig Nadler directly.

Kind regards,

Jenn

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Randal,

if you're up in the New England area, definitely stop in and say "hi".

Jenn

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So I got it at long last and figured it would be good to bump this thread and at the same time put up a small review. Overall I have to say I was impressed with Mr. McLachlan's book. As I said earlier I always dread books on medieval firearms, especially from a person I can find almost nothing abou...

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L'arte dell'armatura in Italia by Lionello G. Boccia and E.T.Coelho; in Italian; Hardcover in box; one of 1600 numbered copies; 549 pages; illustrated with photographs throughout (1967) Published by Bramante in Milano, Italy $600.00 Book in Slip Cover http://www.wolfeargent.com/craig/slipCover.jpg N...

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1434 Signature of Van Eyck.

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Curiously fierce.

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Can't read cyrillic, however, it's probably this work: Le grand armorial équestre de la Toison d'Or Michel Pastoureau published July 1st 2004 by Gui isbn 2951741707 (isbn13: 9782951741706) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3690130.Le_grand_armorial_questre_de_la_Toison_d_Or?format=html This is a tw...

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Hi Wade,

I will put it to the owner of the book. I'm just the messenger, not the owner, so I don't have the power to haggle over price.

Jenn

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A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons by Francis Grose; Hardcover, 212 pages; 7 1/2" bu 10"; plates were taken from the original armour in the Tower of Londonand other Arfenals, Mufeums, and Cabinets.; reprint of the 1786 edition; Benchmark Publ.; (1970) Glendale, N.Y. $25 + S&H Armour from the ...

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Selling books for a friend: Warriors & Worhties: Arms and Armor through the Ages by Nickel, Helmut; Hardcover, 8vo (9.5" x 10.25" approx.), 122 pages, color photos by B. Pendleton, b/w courtesy of The Met. Museum of Art, NY; (1969) Atheneum; NY Asking $30 + S&H Arms & Armour of the Western World by ...

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From first hand experience, Gina does AMAZING work. She's just introduced and new step-by-step guide to making over 30 thread buttons using traditional passementerie techniques. This two disc set includes a variety of buttons, including the well-known Death's Head & modern designs such as the Union ...

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Hello, Were there jousting orders/teams in medieval Europe? The Order of the Crescent is a modern jousting order based on a historical one. (Its Jeffrey Hedgecock and company) Were there others, and is there historical evidence of them? Dougal To clarify, the historical Order of the Crescent was a ...

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Peter Lyon did some research on this saddle a few years back that resulted in a pattern being made. I can't seem to locate the topic. I'm pretty sure that he posted it here, assuming of course it didn't get eaten in the great melt down. Plans for sale Other post Another thread Tom I have had a copy...

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Mac,

What are your thoughts on the iron work supporting the arcs? Do you think that the ironwork is original or an update to hold it together?

I know some of the various saddlers ordinances talk about iron being used (and not in regard to the armor plating).

Jenn

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That's awesome!!! On the last pic of the old saddle what is in the middle is that open :?: with padding. Thor. http://billyandcharlie.com/HankCinqSaddle/USsm.jpg The bars of the saddle run down either side of the horse's back leaving a channel for the horse's spine. What you're seeing is the "bar" ...

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Mac wrote:Thanks Bob!

Mac

Jenn, but that's okay.

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Very nice Mac. It will be nice to see it installed at the Higgins.

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A decorative box might be another solution especially for larger footprint cameras. It would require a remote means of snapping pix.

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TryGoogle Books.

You can download the PDF for free. Volume 1 published in 1897.

I doubt it will be full color or contain manuscript images.

A facsimile can be obtained, but I guarantee it'll be pricey. Oops... just realized it's sold out.

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Early equestrian equipment is not my area of study. Having said that... I think you'd have to look at a collection of similar hydria to get an idea of what the artist is trying to depict. Here is another hydria with 2 horse team. The harness is tied mid barrel of the horse. http://www.hermitagemuseu...

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Katrina Wood in the UK makes them as well.

http://www.kats-hats.co.uk/bycocket.shtml

Jenn

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According to Wikipedia (and legend)...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wanderer_%28poem%29

There are a series of reference links at the bottom of the page that may suit your needs.

Jenn

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I've sent you an email.

Jenn

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Anything by Sharon Kay Penman.

Books listing: http://www.sharonkaypenman.com/penman_books.asp

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"wider" is a rather vague description. It could many anything from "marginally" wider to "much" wider.

Also, not all spur "leathers" were leather. Some were woven. I think these are either mentioned in the "The Medieval Warhorse and it's equipment" or "Textiles & Clothing".

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Reduced Price: $525.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170560570545&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT The Book is in Like New condition bound in Green cloth. The cover of the book is embellished with gilt armorer's marks. No shelf wear on the book. Pages are clean and without marks of any...

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Horses are still killed in the bull rings; even with protection.

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Skittles is a bowling type game that dates back.

Hoodman Blind/ Frog in the Middle

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I think the primary diff between Spanish and Portuguese bullfighting is that the rider and horse are the rock stars in Portuguese, where as the Spanish put the emphasis on the Matador. Gordon beat me to it. Watch the video of Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza and Merlin. That is one amazing team. While I don...

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Search the term: Sela Portugesa, Spanish Bullfighting saddle, Portuguese bull fighting saddle, etc... http://www.selalusitana.com/ http://www.portugalweb.pt/selas-portuguesas.html http://www.horsefire.pt/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=384 http://www.dressage-equipment.de/de/dept_1.html If you buy ...

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For the field a trestle from a trestle table could work as well.

Top of a barrel, a trunk, whatever keeps it off the ground. In armories, those that haven't changed how they display things, look like they use shelves and pegs.

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Not to the question at hand.

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This shows a wall mount used by a German Satteler. http://www.wolfeargent.com/AA/germanhausbuch-satteler.jpg However, I have yet to come across any actual racks for the field. There may be other pictures like those from books of armory usually 16th century that depict an arsenal with items on shelve...

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Starting price: $575 US only.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0549437788

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Yep and for a mere 3K you too can be one of the CINQUECENTO CAVALIERI CLUB.

On that page they show someone riding at the rings.

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