Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Another one

 Interesting post from Man of Tin today-

https://manoftinblog.wordpress.com/2023/05/29/preben-kannik-the-man-behind-military-uniforms-of-the-world-in-colour/

As a result l got this off the shelf-


It was illustrated by Niels M Saxtorp. Follow the link below to see a photo of his grave and read about him-

https://www.gravsted.dk/person.php?navn=nielsmsaxtorph


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13 comments:

  1. Duke of Baylen30 May 2023 at 07:35

    Interesting - the book is indeed both a classic and an inspiration. Stephen

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:02

      A classic indeed!
      I always liked the way that the poses of the Elastolin Vikings were based on illustrations from this book in some cases.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Maudlin Jack Tar30 May 2023 at 08:27

    Classic book - many hours were spent in the library at school looking at this book!

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:03

      Hooked for life by the school library. It has done it’s job very well indeed.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Brian C30 May 2023 at 09:45

    Another classic. Blandord published many a useful volume, always of a high quality.

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:04

      Agree entirely with you regarding the publisher. They were and are excellent books.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. The Good Soldier Svjek30 May 2023 at 10:07

    Blandfords where the business back then !

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:05

      And still are imho!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Mark Man Of TIN30 May 2023 at 19:41

    Thanks Alan - You saved me the job of researching Nils Saxdorp. this ex children’s library book also sits by my bedside! Excellent find - I shall google translate the Danish out of curiousity.

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:00

      See my comment on your post Mark re translation.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. James Shepherd30 May 2023 at 20:46

    Very interesting post, and the Blandford series were magnificent. Such inspiring artwork. Set me off on many a project.

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  7. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 06:06

    Set many of us of on many a project I’ll venture.
    Alan Tradgardland

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