Description
Offered is an excellent nine-issue group of Tradition: The Journal of the International Society of Military Collectors, covering Numbers 40 through 49 and missing only Number 46.
This is an especially attractive near-complete sequence from the original Tradition series, which ultimately consisted of 76 issues. The magazine became an important specialist publication for collectors and researchers interested in military uniforms, historic campaigns, arms, model soldiers and traditional wargaming.
Issues included:
* No. 40
* No. 41
* No. 42
* No. 43
* No. 44
* No. 45
* No. 47
* No. 48
* No. 49
The only issue missing from the #40-49 sequence is No. 46, making this a particularly convenient group for someone building a Tradition collection.
The magazines feature richly illustrated military covers and extensive historical reference material. Subjects throughout this period include British and European military uniforms, Napoleonic armies, cavalry, campaign medals, firearms, colonial campaigns, American military history and model soldiers. Individual issues can contain a substantial variety of topics; for example, No. 40 includes the 95th during the Retreat to Corunna and Vigo, British Light Dragoons and Army of the Punjab campaign medals, while No. 44 includes Napoleonic Italian Army material, Crimean War Russian colors and standards, British infantry officers and the Egypt Medal.
Highlights of the group include:
* Nine vintage issues in one collection
* Near-complete #40-49 sequence
* Missing only the readily identifiable No. 46
* Strong military-uniform and historical-reference content
* Napoleonic, British, European and colonial military subjects
* Military miniatures and traditional wargaming crossover appeal
* Attractive illustrated covers
* Ideal for collectors completing an original Tradition run
The magazines present attractively as a group, with strong cover artwork and color. Vintage condition varies somewhat from issue to issue, with expected handling, cover, edge and spine wear associated with age and use.
A substantial group for collectors of militaria, military uniforms, toy soldiers, model figures, military art and vintage wargaming literature.
Please view all the photos carefully for the individual covers, condition and details of the nine magazines included.
