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B.I · 10th February 2006, 11:13 AM

hi jim,
totally! stones glossary is one of my favourite books. its all a matter of perspective. i dont look at stones book as a glossary, but as a catalogue of one mans collection (if you ignore the european pieces) and as such, its a fabulous insight into a collectors taste and the ability to amass such a complete collection. i avoid terminology, as its of no real interest to me, so his book is just a pile of great photos and i rarely bother reading the text.
speaking of terminology (which i rarely do :-) robert has written a huge glossary of eastern arms which should hopefully be published this year (fully illustrated). it seems our libraries will need extra shelving soon.

10th February 2006, 11:13 AM	#11
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	hi jim, totally! stones glossary is one of my favourite books. its all a matter of perspective. i dont look at stones book as a glossary, but as a catalogue of one mans collection (if you ignore the european pieces) and as such, its a fabulous insight into a collectors taste and the ability to amass such a complete collection. i avoid terminology, as its of no real interest to me, so his book is just a pile of great photos and i rarely bother reading the text. speaking of terminology (which i rarely do :-) robert has written a huge glossary of eastern arms which should hopefully be published this year (fully illustrated). it seems our libraries will need extra shelving soon.