Sothebys 1970 Highly Important Arms (Dresden) RARE Saxon Swords, Wheel-Locks, Crossbows, Flasks,Trousse Start Price USD 99.95 Current Price USD 99.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location Nevada City, California See more about 'Sothebys 1970 Highly Important Arms (Dresden) RARE' Description Sotheby's Catalogue of Highly Important Arms from the Saxon Royal Collections Sale Date: March 22, 1970 City/Country:London Pages:66 Lots: 66 Illustrated: all Size: 9.75 X 7.50 HARDBOUND Condition: Very good, a few prices written in pencil, small piece of tape to lower outside spine. Comes with Prices Realized Sheet This is a very rare catalogue of possibly the most important sale of Arms in the 20th century.The Israel Schuech swept hilt rapier broke all world's records at $50,400 (1970 remember) and is now in the Met, and the final lot, a Klaus Hirt stocked, chiselled Ball Butt Puffer is still recognized as the best example of it's type ever to enter the market . FREE US SHIPPING. WORLDWIDE PRIORITY MAIL(6-10 DAYS) FLAT RATE ENVELOPE SHIPPING ONLY $8.00 (two small catalogues can go in same envelope.) There is probably no better reference or guide for valuing works of art than the sale catalogue of a major auction house. Here you find professional descriptions, accurate evaluations in the form of pre-sale estimates, and excellent illustrations. The price an object brought, at a public sale conducted by a major auction house, is pertinent for several reasons: the object was listed/illustrated and described in a specialist publication made available to dealers/collectors all over the world, and, ostensibly, the hammer price had an under bidder thereby establishing a realistic market value at the time of sale. Auction catalogues offer a timeless reference guide for identifying artists/craftsmen, schools, and styles, often of objects not illustrated elsewhere. Describing and illustrating examples from the finest and rarest of museum pieces to the more common and everyday: sale catalogues make up an indispensable part of any serious dealer or enthusiasts reference library. I accept Pay Pal. Cashier’s Check, or Money Order only please. Payment is expected within seven days of sale, your catalogue(s) will be carefully packed and shipped within three days of payment. Please e-mail with any questions. Thanks for looking and good luck Place a Bid!