Odysseus Editions., 1995 Published for the National Rifle Association. Special edition privately printed for the members of the Firearms Classic Library. Facsimile of a 1938 first edition. Thick heavy 4to 10 3/4" tall. Beautiful black pigskin Saderra leather stamped in 22-karat gold with 5 raised bands on spine. Pages edges bright gilt. Light violet 300-denier silk moire' endpages. Silk ribbon marker. xii, 641 pages. Several faint spots on lower page edges otherwise like new. No signs of wear. near Fine condition..

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Bookseller: Cultural Connection (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 026978
Title: The Rifle in America
Author: Sharpe, Philip B
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Odysseus Editions.
Date Published: 1995
Keywords: B00DF46ZZ2
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