Antique Fishing Priests

A collection of wood turners’ art in angling across three centuries by Dave Watson.

Each copy of this extended Second Edition is individually signed and numbered, from 001-100.

This book illustrates the elevation of the humble priest, designed to allow the sporting angler to dispatch his catch humanely, from a utility object to an art form by the wood turners’ cr...  read more

Code: 50800

Viking Era Swords

“Viking Era Swords” gives access to iconic examples held in private collections.
Readers are invited to enjoy fine, rare and previously unseen swords, illustrated in high resolution photographs by Dave Watson
The photographs are accompanied by a description, measurements and comments, and when available, X Rays and CT scans produced by Robert Hill.
It is hoped that togeth...  read more

Code: 50810

One Man One Rod The Art of Classic Split Cane, D Petty

STANDARD HARDBACK FIRST EDITION

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‘One Man One Rod’ is a reference guide to the 175 coarse fishing cane rod collection David Petty has put together over fifty years. Collectors will have a chance to see what is probably the finest range of split-cane coarse fishing rods ever assembled.
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Code: 50802

One Man One Rod The Art of Classic Split Cane, D Petty

CLOTH BOUND SPECIAL EDITION
Limited to 50 copies
SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY David Petty


This edition is full-bound in cloth to a high specification, with a slip case.

‘One Man One Rod’, with foreword and 'A common sense guide to cane buying' by Edward Barder, is a reference guide to the 175 coarse fishing cane rod collection David Petty has put to...  read more

Code: 50809

THE ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BOOK

THE ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BOOK (ISBN: 0962604402) Limited edition No. 77/1100
Adams, Bill, J. Bruce Voyles and Terry Moss.

Conyers, GA: Museum Publishing Company, Inc., 1990. Hardcover. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: V good. 1st Edition. SCARCE. Sold out on publication. Introduction by Norm Flayderman. Limited to 1100, First Edition, No. 77
Gilt stampe...  read more

Code: 50808

One Man One Rod The Art of Classic Split Cane, D Petty

LEATHER BOUND SPECIAL EDITION
Limited to 50 copies
SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY David Petty


This edition is full-bound in leather to a high specification, with a slip case.

‘One Man One Rod’, with foreword and 'A common sense guide to cane buying' by Edward Barder, is a reference guide to the 175 coarse fishing cane rod collection David Petty has pu...  read more

Code: 50803

Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000 to 1550AD

Published by Dave Watson Solutions. April 2022
ISBN: 978-1-9160935-5-3
This new book on Swords and Helmets gives access to previously unseen, iconic items of antique arms and armour.
Readers will appreciate age, decoration, patina and condition from detailed descriptions and high resolution photographs. A must for antique arms and armour collectors and enthusiasts alike.<...  read more

Code: 50804

The Glory Days of the Giant Scarborough Tunny, SPECIAL EDITION

The Glory Days of the Giant Scarborough Tunny, Mark Ross
One of 20 - LEATHER BOUND SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION - ‘The Glory Days of the Giant Scarborough Tunny’, (The British Tunny Club, Hardy Bros. tackle and big game fishing in the 1930s), written and published by Scots author and antique tackle collector Mark Ross.

This is the special edition, limited to 20 copies, bound in...  read more

Code: 50626

WANTED: Large, old or interesting pocket knives & fixed blade knives

Single knives or collections bought or traded.
Interested in selling? Why not show us your knives or knife books and we'll make you an offer. Discreet, fair service.
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Code: 50093

The Art of Eastern Australia by David Petty

David Petty's Aboriginal Tribal Art book showcases his collection of early shields, clubs, spears & spear-throwers, boomerangs and axes of the highest quality.
Top quality photography & production do justice to this fine and important collection.
Hardback, 248 pages, ISBN: 9780955950742.  read more

Code: 50092