Vol 1, "The Scottish Basket Hilted Sword"
 

Hi

Volume 1 of The Baron of Earlshall's "The Scottish Basket Hilted Sword" is finally available. Privately published, this limited print run is restricted to 200 total copies worldwide. Volume 1, covering the years 1450-1600, is being produced to the highest possible quality standards, contains three chapters consisting of 479 pages, 325 black & white plates, 11 colour plates & 39 figures (line drawings). At 12" X 8.5" and 1.5" spine width, it weighs slightly over 2.5 kilograms. The price per copy is £165 (plus shipping). All sales, processing and shipping are being handled by The Choir Press. To purchase a copy contact Miles at Choir Press to arrange payment by debit card (by phone - 01452 500016), cheque made out to Choir Press (be sure to enclose your name, address & email) or by bank transfer to Choir Press. Miles Bailey can be reached by e-mail at:
miles@thechoirpress.co.uk

or by mail:
The Choir Press
132 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SR
UK

Personally, I have been waiting for this book for a long time, and now it has arrived I can’t wait for Volume 2 to be released. Rex would have preferred more consistency in the quality of the photographs, however the information contained in Volume 1 has exceeded my expectations.

Cheers Cathey and Rex