The N.R.A. Book of Small Arms; Volume I: Pistols and Revolvers
by SMITH, Walter H.B
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Washington D.C.: The National Rifle Association of America, 1946. First Edition. 8vo. 23.5cm x 16cm. Publisher's burgundy cloth titled in gilt and blue to spine and front board, some rubbing and scuffing to extremities, bumping to spine ends and a couple of old paint spots to the rear panel. A heavy book, but able to carry its own weight. A very good copy. 638pp. Internally clean, printed on slightly glossy paper and illustrated throughout with photographs ans diagrams of a veritable cornucopia of handguns.
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- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 63111
- Title
- The N.R.A. Book of Small Arms; Volume I: Pistols and Revolvers
- Author
- SMITH, Walter H.B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The National Rifle Association of America
- Place of Publication
- Washington D.C.
- Date Published
- 1946
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Winchester, Virginia
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...