The Rapier Sword

A full colour history of the Rapier Sword from 1600-1750

The book contains over 300 full colour and detailed photographs of antique rapiers, including close-up photographs and descriptions of each sword.

There is also a chapter detailing the historical background of the the rapier including dish-hilt rapiers, cup-hilt rapiers, swept-hilt rapiers, Bilbo rapiers and transitional rapiers coupled with information on collecting antique rapiers and the preservation of antique swords. The book includes a comprehensive bibliography.