By Maciej Proszynski

Now only $30 !!

EDG_001

$34

The newest Polish book on military bayonet. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 2002. Hard covered, 406 pages, 275 black and white very good quality photos. Many black and white drawings and photos of soldiers carrying bayonets. A must for bayonet collector!!

 By Tadeusz Krolikowski

EDG_002

$32

The newest Polish book on bayonets of the world. Many black and white photos and drawings. Hard cover, 464 pages, text in Polish language. Published in Poland.

(three volumes)

By Krzysztof Szczeglow

Now only $75 !!

EDG_003

$85

The Polish Army Bayonet 1914-1999 written by Krzysztof Szczeglow, volume numbers 1,2 and 3:  1.Austro-Hungarian Bayonet in Polish Army 1914-1930;  2. German Bayonet in Polish Army 1917-1939;  3.The Polish Army Issue Bayonets 1920-1999. All three books are hard covered, (1 - 215 pages, 2 - 276 p., 3 - 230 p.), size: 7x9.5 in. A lot of very high quality black and white drawings and photos of soldiers carrying bayonets (WW1 and WW2 time). Text in Polish but the bayonets’ descriptions are in English and German languages. Many unique bayonets. Highly recommended for collectors of bayonets!!

By W. Glebowicz, R. Matuszewski, T. Nowakowski

EDG_004

$29

This  book is a kind of illustrated encyclopedia presenting the armoury of soldiers of the all armies involved in WW2 fightings. What you can find really interesting in this book these are high quality b/w drawings and photos of rifles, machine-guns, pistols, ammunition and soldiers from the WW2 time. Proffessional descriptions contain a wide historical background. Hardcover, 196 pages, size: 8.8 x 12 in., edited in 2000, Warsaw, Poland. A great addition to any proffessional collection!!

Now only $39 !!

EDG_005

$47

This is the reprint of the instruction that was first edited in 1937 (in Warsaw) on Ministry of Defence order by the Main War Printing-House. The original instuction was printed in very few copies and was very priced and wanted by connoisseurs and experts in VIS Radom pistols. This reprint has been made (after 60 years) just in order to fill the gap in the source-book. You can find here the full description of this Polish designed and manufactured Radom VIS M. 1935 semi automatic pistol: the user’s instruction, ways of taking to pieces and putting together, ballistic and ammunition infos, shooting positions and so on. Soft cover, 30 pages, b/w pictures and drawings, size: 5 x 6.5 in , text in Polish, published in Wroclaw, Poland 1998. Recommended to all Radom VIS collectors!!

 By Andrzej Konstankiewicz

Now only $40 !!

EDG_006

$45

This book is the first of this kind Polish monograph describing Polish military armament from WW1 coming from such units as: Polish Legions (Legiony Polskie), Polish Corps in Russia (Korpusy Polskie w Rosji), Polish Military Service (Polskie Sily Zbrojne) and Polish Army (Armia Polska) in France, but first of all from Polish Army (Wojsko Polskie) in the years 1918-1939. This book covers a lot of ground of the constructions and details of producing particular types and patterns of firearms as well as artillery (e.g in Radom). In addition to detailed description of creating Polish original constructions of different kinds of weapon, there are information about the amount of armament and special equipment of Polish Army units. This monograph can be the useful reference book not only for connoisseurs. But a must for those who are interested in the subject. Hardcovered, 322 pages, the lot of proffesional b/w drawings and very high quality photos. Published Poland, 2003.

EDG_007

$29

A fascinating study on side-arm history and variety of these beautiful weapons. Great, high quality coloured pictures and b/w drawings. Excellent, professional descriptions of sword, battle-axe, dagger – European and oriental side-arms. Hardcovered, 135 pages, glossy paper, size: 310x240 mm (12x9.5 in.), a useful bookmark attached. Published Warsaw, Poland 2001.

By Leslaw Kukawski

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EDG_008

$35

This book is the competent study presenting the history of the 14th Jazlowieccki Lancers Regiment (14 Pulk Ulanow Jazlowieckich) in the Second Republic of Poland and troops continuing its traditions after the Communist Era - in the Third Republic till the year 1998. It is really interesting monograph about this famous regiment, its rich history, banner, badges, uniforms, armaments, horses, vehicles. Many black&white photos, pictures and drawings. Also 16 coloured tables with illustations presenting badges, uniforms, weapons and so on.Hard cover, size 8.5 x 12 in., 160 pages. Published in 2001 Poland. Worth having!

"101 Masterpieces of the Old-time Masters from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Armour – Arms – Tapestries"

From the National Hermitage in Sankt Petersburg

Now only $43 !!

EDG_009

$49

This book-catalogue is a wonderful collection (from the National Hermitage in Sankt Petersburg) of very high quality and amazingly beautiful coloured photos of armour, swords, daggers, dagger-baselards, helmets, gauntlets, battle coats, shields, saddles, horse muzzles, spurs, mace, battle axes etc. gathered as display units at the National Hermitage in Sankt Petersburg. What you can also find really interesting these are gorgeous tapestries, as the other exhibits, collected from such European countries: Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Bohemia, Flanders. Fully described in Polish and English languages. Hard covered, 222 pages, published 2002 Poland, 8.5 x 11 in.

By P. Kupidura, M. Zahor R. Wozniak

Now only $24 !!

EDG_010

$27

Text in Polish language, hard cover, 152 pages, size: 6 x 8.5 in., published in Warsaw, Poland 2003. The newest Polish book on modern machine-guns (of various kind) from all over the world. You can find here the basic technical specifications of the machine-guns and its ammunition. Many black and white pictures and drawings.

By Jan Rutkiewicz, Valerij N. Kulikov

EDG_011

$38

First edition - 2002. It is the history of Lithuanian Army just after WW1 till the end of the WW2. What you can find really interesting in this book these are very high quality coloured pictures of Lithuanian uniforms, decorations, a great number of black&white drawings and photos of soldiers and military issue – described in Polish, English and French languages. Hardcover, 228 pages, a great deal for someone interested in the history of Lithuania and Lithuanian militaries.

Not available at the moment! By Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz

EDG_012

$51

Text in English and Polish languages. Very unique book covering European makers of swords, and the marks used by them on the blades. Alphabetic listing of European sword makers. Thousand pictures of sword marks.  Hard cover with dust jacket.  140 pages, size: 10 x 8 in. Published in United Kingdom in 1991. Recommended to all sword collectors!

By Tadeusz Korzon

Now only $32 !!

EDG_013

$36

Written in Polish language. It is a reprint from 1912. Polish history from 992 to the 16^th century.  Black/white and coloured pictures of Polish knighthood in different periods. Beautifully edited, written in old style language. Hardcover, 387 pages, size: 6.7 x 9.5 in., additional black/white maps. Published in Poland 2003. A must for collectors!!

By Anatol W. Soldatenko

EDG_014

$17

Soft cover, 95 pages, size: 6.5 x 9.5 in. Published in Poland 1991. Written in Polish language. This book is the catalogue of the exhibition that took place in the Malbork Castle in 1991. It was the first such exposition in the postwar history of Poland, when for the first time the National Hermitage lent Polish militaria (POLONICA) have been stored in Sankt Petersburg for 400 years. Many colour and black&white photos presenting those beautifully decorated armour and weapon. Terminological glossary and short description of each presented item attached. Interesting for collectors!

By Jurij A. Miller

EDG_015

$16

Soft cover, 95 pages, size: 6.5 x 9.5 in. Published in Poland 1991. Written in Polish language. This book-catalogue is an interesting collection of European ceremonial weapon (from the National Hermitage in Sankt Petersburg) shown in the Castle Museum in Malbork. Mainly you can find here the edged weapons of various kind. Index of the makers, workshops, manufactures and short description of each presented item attached. Many black&white and few colour photos.

Edited by Jerzy Szablowski

EGD_016

$34

Written in English language. High quality publication covering Wawel collection, 25% of which is arms and armour. Old paintings  and historical objects of art make up the rest of the  collection. Hundreds of beautiful colour photographs of Polish, European and Oriental arms and armour. The collection of the Royal Castle of Wawel (in Cracow) hold a leading positiong among Polish museum collections by virtue of their high artistic standard and great historical value. Among almost six thousand objects from the Wawel Museum, over 160 are published in this book. The full content of the collection is described in ample intoduction which shows the beginnings and the history of the collection and is, at the same time, a giude to them. Hard cover with dust jacket, 276 pages, size: 9.5 x 11.5 in. Published in Poland 1994. Worth having!!

                   By Jacek Kijak

EGD_017

This book presents military helmets made by Polish and foreign constructors, used by Polish soldiers on many battlefields of the 20th century, also in the peace period and in Polish paramilitary organizations. A detailed history of helmets, their different types and modifications, construction and technical data (information) you can find here as really interesting and essential ones. The biggest advantage of this book is the presentation of the history of Polish- made helmets, its production and construction (the way of producing). I truly recommend this book because there are lots of helmets -  also those unkown to the collectors-in it. Published in Warsaw, Poland 2004. Hard covered, 128 pages, size: 8.5 x 12 in., text in Polish language. Really worth having!!!

   By Zdzislaw Zygulski jun.

Not available at the moment!

EGD_018

Published in 1984 hardcovered, glossy paper, 276 pages. It is from my private collection, so used but still in a very good condition!! Beautiful edition in Polish language, but all the items in amount of 274 are richly illustrated and photographed in colour. The book-album is diveded into 4 chapters in which there is Polish weapon depicted, foreign weapon in Polish collection, Western – European weapon in Polish borders in 19 and 20^th centuries and Eastern weapon in Polish ‘hands’ in 19 and 20 th centuries. This is the second extended edition. Here you can find shown in details arms and armour, (swords, daggers, shields, horse equipment, rifles, guns, etc.) from 16^th to 20^th c. A must for collectors (especially those interested in particular periods and kinds of weapon)!

"Illustrated history of motorcycle"

By Lech Wangin

EGD_019

$43

This publication is an exciting journey through the history of motorcycle. Since its beginning, pioneers’ times (e.g. count Made de Sivrac, who in 1791 in Paris introduced a new bizarre vehicle) to the outbreak of WW2. The book depicts the over 100-year history of motocycle. Shows various constructional trends, technical realizations and many intersting details of motor cycles and workshops, in which they were built. You can find here such motorcycles as:  American – Harley -Davidson,   Indian, Autoped,   Matchless,   Henderson;   British –  Rudge Whitworth,   Ascot-Pullin,   ABC,   Triumph;   Czech –  Laurin & Klement,   Böhmerland;   Belgian –  FN;   German –  Hildebrand & Wolfmüller,   DKW,   Megola,   BMW;   Italian –  Moto Guzzi;   also   Norton,   BSA   and many others. The publication can be also interesting for the lovers of Polish motor cycles (see chapter 4) before WW2. You can find here descriptions, history, technical data and many important details of: The first Polish motorcycle  –  LECH  from Opalenica Wielkopolska Workshops; CWS M 55  from central Motor-Car Workshops, produced since 1929 but due to its defectiveness and value replaced in 1933 by CWS M 111; CWS M 111 named in 1936 – SOKÓŁ 1000; CWS M 211  -  SOKÓŁ 600 RT and other models of this family of birds of prey. Sokół means Falcon; MOJ  from Katowice,   NIEMEN  from Grodno,   ZUCH  from Poznan,   LUCZNIK  from Radom. Many colour beautiful and professional drawings of motor cycles. Published 2002, Poland. Hard covered, size: 12 x 8.6 in., 102 pages, text in Polish. I can truly recommend this book to all motorcycles lovers!!!

"The Dictionary of a historic armament"

By M. Gradowski & Z. Zygulski Jun.

Now only $25 !!

EGD_020

$29

This publication includes the newest terminology of the old armament. This is an interesting guide of various kinds of weapon most often presented in Polish collections, both private and muzeum ones, from the 10^th to the 19^th c. The territories weapon comes from are mainly: Europe and Near East as well as Northern africa and particular sort of weapon from Japan, India nd Indonesia (esepcially interesting as frequent in polish collections). This publication is richly illustarted, consists of 216 drawings and 32 coloured boards showing fabulous militaria from Polish collections. This dictionary is for all those who are interested in the subject and love the old weapon as well as historians, proffessionalist and art and militaria connoisseurs. Hard covered with dust cover, published 200, written in Polish, 210 pages, 5.2 x 8 in.

By Jaroslaw Luczak

Now only $25 !!

EGD_021

$31

This book is a catalogue of the collection from the National Museum in Poznan. Published in 1999 in Poznan, Poland. Soft covered, 355 pages, 8 x 10 in. Written in Polish and English languages. Thanks to unique historical value of the banners collection presented in this book and it’s academical and documental character, this publication is very interesting position as well to the military madcaps as to the specialist-researchers. In English are written such chapters as:  “Combatant Organizations of Participants of the 1918-1919 Great Poland Uprising”,    “Banners of  Veterans of the 1918-1919 Wielkopolska Uprising”,   “The History of Banners of Veterans of the Wielkopolska Uprising in the Collection of the Wielkopolska Military Museum”,   “Glossary of Terms & terms used in the Catalogue based on the example of the main (right) page of the banner”; in English about 60 pages. Many colour and black/white photos of the banners, eagles, documents, veterans and so on. The Wielkopolska Uprising is called in Poland “the only successful uprising”.