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Sound of the Guns: the Story of the American Artillery

by Downey, Fairfax

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New York: David McKay. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1956. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright, with a short closed tear on front and a discreet tape repair at top of spine. Book traces the evolution of weapons and techniques from 1745 through the development of the atom cannon and guided missiles. Illustrated with photos and drawings. Illustrative endpapers. 8vo. 337 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Sound of the Guns: the Story of the American Artillery
Author
Downey, Fairfax
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Publisher
David McKay
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1956
Keywords
Military History; Weapons And Weaponry

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