CB EXCLUSIVE! Paulus Kal Facsimile limited numbered edition

Christian Henry Tobler's IN SERVICE OF THE DUKE: The 15th century fighting treatise of Paulus Kal Numbered leather edition of only 1000 copies LIMITED EDITION--Order before we run out!  March Special: Save $30 before April 1st!

A CHIVALRY BOOKSHELF/REVIVAL EXCLUSIVE This is the world's first glimpse of the spectacular color and amazingly clear presentation of swordsmanship and martial tradition from 15th century Germany. Christian Henry Tobler, Chivalry Bookshelf and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich, have combined their strengths to produce a limited facsimile translations of one of the most important treatises in the tradition of Master Johannes Liechtenauer.

This is the only edition planned by Munich's Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, leather-bound and complete on the highest grade of permanent art-quality paper slipcased for permanent protection. Each of Kal's two hundred full color plates are faithfully produced at full scale in an oversized book, drawn from exceedingly high-resolution photographs that capture the minute detail for the myriad examples of armour, arming clothes, and actions associated with various forms of feats of arms, including the judicial duel, jousts, tournaments, in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback.

Included techniques span the range of 15th century weapons, including the lance, messer, sword and buckler, dagger, sword in two hands, and unique presentations of the dueling shield and even cases of domestic disputes.

Kal's treatise is a treasure-trove of detail for students of military or chivalric history, Western martial arts, medieval costume, jousting, reenactment or foot combat. The only edition of this work will be available exclusively through the Chivalry Bookshelf, not in stores or through our usual reseller network owing to the incredible expense associated with its production. By request of the holding museum, all copies are numbered and are restricted to approximately 1000 copies.

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