Crossbow by Sir Ralph (136 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: The Catapult and Balista, The Turkish Composite Bow, The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension, The Bow-String, The Arrow, The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow, The Horne Groove, The Thumb-Ring, Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: The Catapult and Balista, The Turkish Composite Bow, The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension, The Bow-String, The Arrow, The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow, The Horne Groove, The Thumb-Ring, Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. \Yellow background withBlack-line pictorial and black print onfront cover. Printing on inside covers, Light shelfwear. Tight sound and unmarked 328 pages in original text and 47 in Appendix material. Contains material of author's original 19034 work plus added material of 1905 Appendix. illustrated with Drawings (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, unmarked, near-pristine condition (slightest handling). 1990 reprinting. 328 + 24 + 23 pages, with illustrations. The DJ is protected in a clear, removeable cover. [2.5 lbs]. Book.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

1995, tenth edition. Technology, Warfare. The Holland Press. 328p with a appendix of 23 p., very good boards and good+ dust jacket.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Softcover. Light curl to front corners else Very Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Heaving toning to dust jacket edges, spine area. Wear to jacket along edges, a few small closed tears. Toning to endpapers, edges of textblock. Spine slightly awry, but binding sound. Interior clean. B/W illustrations throughout. 328 pgs not including appendix. New mylar sleeve protects jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Darkening to page edges and jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 328 pages. Illustrated. Fine condition in very good+ dust jacket that has rubbing. (H5).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. Some rubbing to cover edges, else very good condition in very good dust jacket that has a 1" tear bottom rear with a crease next to it and some light soiling. (F10).

Hardcover. Condition: Used: Like New. Unmarked, crisp pages. Strong, tight binding and straight boards. Dust jacket is bright and glossy. All items packaged promptly with care.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. 2004 N & M Press reprint of 1903 original Edition . SB. xxii + 328pp. 220 illustrations.Published Price £22 The definitive work on the crossbow, which has always been looked on askance by the English as a continental weapon. Although it certainly never could achieve the rate of fire of the longbow in a trained archer's hands, the crossbow had its merits. However cumbersome and slow to load it was in comparison with the longbow, the crossbow had greater range and penetrating power against armour, and was quicker to master. This book is a complete description of the crossbow from its introduction to England by the Normans after 1066 through to its use as a sporting weapon in 1903. The crossbow, by its bulk, allowed its makers to embellish the strictly functional aspects of the weapon by adding engravings, inlays, and their own mechanical touches to decorate the weapon. The author expertly compares the cross- and longbow, and includes comments on the early handgun to complete the picture. He describes how crossbows were made, and the varying styles of bow: from wood bows via composites to the steel bow, and he also describes the auxiliary parts of the weapon. Modern crossbows are also covered, including Belgian target shooting barreled cross bows. The last part of the book, a treatise on thre ancient ballista and catapult, is of interest to anyone studying projectile weapons and sieges. Ballista, catapults, trebuchets and spring guns are described, which naturally leads back to the crossbow and the start of the book. This book is absolutely essential for all who are seriously interested in archery and the history of bows and projectile weapons. Book.…

Condition: Good. Hardcover with dust jacket showing signs of wear to edges, corners and head and tail of spine. Some discolorations and markings noted to jacket. Black cover with gold lettering to spine. Cover showing wear and bumping to edges and corners. Wrinkling noted to head and tail of spine. Old price to upper corner on ffep. Pages clean but yellowing from age. Very readable copy. Many illustrations. …

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. An excellent copy; bright, clean and tight. Shelf50E We ship within one business day of receiving your order.Book & DJ are bright clean tight square. Boards and spine are straight // Binding is tight.//Pages are clean, legible, and bright // Dust Jacket Not Clipped Or Crinkled// No previous owner names//No writing in the book margins or blank spaces // No underlining. No highlighting// No foxing// Not remainder marked // Not Ex Library// Not a Book Club.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. unknown (no edition statement visible). This hardcover edition is in good condition, with the dust jacket showing minor wear and edge discoloration. The binding is strong, and the pages are clean and intact. The book is not a library copy and has no inscriptions or signatures, making it an excellent addition to a collector's library. minor wear, intact with some edge discoloration.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 58 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.15 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. States this is the tenth impression on copy right page. This book is extensively illustrated with drawings, designs and period illustrations of bowmen. Book also includes and extensive appendix which runs approximately 50 pages. Interior Pages are clean and bright; binding is tight.Over size book - approximately 378 pages. There are no tears, creases or writing. Black cloth binding on covered boards clean and unmarred. This is NOT an ex-lib or a remainder. Foxing on top of page edges and light soiling on other page edges. DJ is clean and is NOT price clipped and in mylar jacket. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book exhibits no flaws. A Fine book closely approaches -As New- condition and may not have been previously owned. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and should be clearly described for a book and dust jacket. …