B1007.  Arms and Armor of Caucasus by Kirill Rivkin.  2015.  Hardbound, 9 1/4 x 12 1/4″, 327 pages in English.  Normally I stick with Japanese swords but this book and its companion are so beautifully produced and were available at bargain prices; I couldn’t resist.  1st class binding, extensive and authoritive text, and hundreds of very crisp photos: these books are special.  If you have any interest in armor and edged weapons of the Caucasus region, you want this book.

I have also the companion book by Mr. Rivkin.  See B1008.

The book is new, unread.  If you don’t know the process for opening a new book for the 1st time be sure to read the paragraph at the bottom of my Articles page.  4 pounds, 8 ounces.  $45.