Samworth Books: A Descriptive Bibliography. Thomas G. Samworth and the Small Arms Technical Publishing Co. by Smith, Brian R.: - 1990

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.First Edition; Cloth-bound; Limited to 900 copies; Signed and dated by the author at title page; Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards; Pages completely free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket in Very Good condition w/ no significant flaws to disclose; Jacket now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; An exceptional copy, fit for any collectors library; Stored and shipped in protective polybag; Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Luke, Maryland, U.S.A.: Marksman Bookshelf, 1990. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/Good+. Limited to 1000 copies of the first edition. Some moisture damage, affecting mainly the jacket; book is still pretty nice.

Luke, MD: The Marksman's Bookshelf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Edges foxed.. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 096268208X . Signed by the author on the title page. Errata slip laid in. Illustrations. Foreword by Dr. Jim Casada. Bibliography of use for those interested in American firearms technical literature. Navy cloth binding. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages .

Luke, MD: Marksman's Bookshelf, 1990. First Limited Edition. . Cloth Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 318 pages. Limited edition one of 900. Fine condition blue cloth hardcover with gilt Samworth Books device on front, gilt titles on spine, fine dust jacket now in mylar protector. Small 'errata' sheet inside. A guide for the use of librarians, researchers, collectors, book dealers and others with an interest in American firearms technical literature. Excellent reference detailing the issues and variations of these books. Illustrated with many black and white photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Marksman Bookshelf. Collectible - Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible - Very Good. Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. In protective mylar cover.

U.S.A.: Marksman Bookshelf. one of 900 copies; signed by author; very nice copy . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1990.

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990-09-01. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. 0x0x0. Signed by Author. New Old Stock. In publisher's shrinkwrap. In 1926 the editor of The American Rifleman resigned to start his own publishing firm, and late in that year Handloading Ammunition by J. R. Mattern appeared under the imprint of The Small Arms Technical Publishing Co. It was a milestone because it heralded the arrival of a completely new literary genre: The Firearms Technical Book. The inventor of this revolutionary new type of reference was Thomas G. Samworth. Samworth Books: A Descriptive With physical descriptions, photos of dust jackets, identification of editions, impressions, and issues, and general notes for each of the 47 titles. A detailed biography of Samworth gives the reader a feel for the man behind the books by such authors as Hatcher, Keith, Crossman, Dunlap, Askins, Whelen, Davis, Taylor, McBride, Baker, and other notables. An essential reference for the collector of firearms and firearms literature.

The Marksman's Bookshelf. Hardcover. New/New. Hardcover in dust jacket. New. Still in original publisher's shrink wrap, never opened. Crisp and clean. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990-09-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Signed. Very good+ hardcover with DJ. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers like new. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows very minor shelf wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!