Book001 - Handgonnes in the Middle Ages: A Short History and Manual by George R. Paczolt - $6.00 - With The Compleat Musketeer not available, I offer the above title as a replacement. Written for the SCA as a Compleat Anachronist pamphlet, this contains all firearms information that was in The Compleat Musketeer, plus quite a bit more on pre- matchlock weapons, but does not have the section on making the uniform coat and breeches. For $2.00 less than The Compleat Musketeer, it contains quite a bit more information.
Book004 - The First and Second Booke of Ballads and Songs. by Samuel Piper, Musician - $20.00 - This is a very extensive songbook, collected and printed by Steve Hendricks (Samuel Piper is his re-enactment persona), of songs from 1550 through 1650. It’s actually two books, both The First Booke and The Second Booke bound together, containing songs by Campion, Johnson, Rosseter, et. al. scored in four parts. The volume is 162 pages, soft cover and spiral bound and wonderful for string and/or woodwind quartets and other period music groups.
Book005 - John Playford, The English Dancing Master
by Samuel Piper, Musician - $20.00 - Playford has been revised and expanded
with 50% more information. This is the second volume by Steve Hendricks
containing 89 pages of dance songs scored in four parts. Once
again, we’re talking soft cover and spiral bound, with excellent print
quality - this isn’t just some bad photocopies of old manuscripts like
I’ve been forced to carry in past years. I’m very impressed
with this gentleman’s line and look forward to carrying more of his
work as the season progresses.
Book006 - The Rapier and Small-Sword, 1460 - 1820 by A. V. B. Norman - $50.00 - From the dust jacket: "The result of over 10 years of research, it is the first large-scale typology of rapier and small-sword hilts to have been attempted, and includes113 basic types, some with many variations. Each type is illustrated by a clear line drawing, and is documented with as many datable swords, or representations of them in contemporary paintings and sculpture, as possible." Norman lists, in addition to the outer guards, 39 inner guards and 93 pommels, again with variations. This is truly the "bible" of those who have an interest in swords of this period/style. The current printing comes without the dust jacket and is slightly thinner than the first printing while containing the same information. - I have one left, once that is sold, I will not be carrying this book anymore.
Book009 - Brian Price's fantastic armoring manual Techniques of Medieval Armor Reproduction is now available. The book gives a rather comprehensive overview of metal techniques involved in making armor during the 14th Century and (if the exercises in the book are followed) will result in several versions of armor for that period that will meet the needs of the re-enactment community. $65.00 - I have two left, once they are gone, I will not be carrying them any more.
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