Target Archery
by Elmer, Robert P. (former Champion Archer of the U.S
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946. Book. Illus. by excellent photo plates. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original deep red cloth with gilt title on the spine and no edge wear or scuffs. /Dust jacket has some wear at the top, and the spine ends, but no tears and is not price clipped ($5.) Inside , very clean and tight with no foxing or stains, and no prior owner marks. A spot of browning on the front endpaper, residual from a newspaper review of the book, which is still enclosed. A copy with the dust jacket is quite rare. Elmer was a renowned archer of his day, and this is his second book. About half of the book is on equipment, making it useful for those who now hunt with bow and arrow. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 079766
- Title
- Target Archery
- Author
- Elmer, Robert P. (former Champion Archer of the U.S
- Illustrator
- excellent photo plates
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1946
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Archery,Robert Elmer, Target Archery
Terms of Sale
Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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About the Seller
Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont
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- Gilt
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