Search Results: pictorial history of the rifle by swenson g w

New York, NY: Drake Publishers Inc, 1972. a black and white photographic history of the rifle. spotting along the top page edges. 184 pages 9 1/2x6.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Yes.

Hardback. Acceptable.

New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. (1972), 184pp, illus., slight shelfwear to cover, sun fading to bottom edge of cover, gift note to fep, price-clipped dj, sun fading to dj, top edge of dj w/ tears (somewhat ragged top edge), slight soiling to dj, contents clean.. Cloth. Very Good -/Good.

New York: Bonanza Books, 1977. Book. G-VG. Hard Cover (x-lib). Later Printing (1st Bonanza Reprint ed.). Large Octavo. Ex-library with usual markings and labels. Dust jacket in plastic sleeve, glued to end papers..

Avenel, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Outlet, 1972. 184pp lots of photos Dust jacket has small staiin and tiny tear at top edge of front cover of jacket Removable, protective mylar cover over jacket. Cloth Hardback. As New/Very Good+.

New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. Later printing. Hardcover. Very good/good. Octavo. Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket. 184 pages. Illustrated with numerous black and white photographs. Dust jacket has some shelf and edge wear. Jacket scuffed lower back corner. Old price sticker on the back of the jacket.

New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Very good or better in a Very good plus dustwrapper. Book and dustwrapper lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, dustwrapper spine faded, dustwrapper lightly soiled. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

Ian Allan, [Shepperton],, [1971]. 8vo., First Edition, with very numerous photographs throughout; pink cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper.

Bonanza, 1977, 1977. Reprint of 1972. 184p. Photos. Jacket priced. Fine/Fine Copy. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Book.

UK: Ian Allan, 1971. Unread, unclipped.. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback.

London: Ian Allan, 1971. slight wear to covers and cover edges, otherwise book clean and tight. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Ian Allan, 1971. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Large tear in front of dustjacket Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

London: Ian Allan:, 1971. 184 pages, 60 pages of text, the other pages are 296 b&w photographs. The 4 chapters of this book are: the development of the rifle; the coming of mass-production, sporting and target rifles and rifle sights. FINE- HARDCOVER, red cloth covers, lettering is bright on the spine. Inscribed by the author.. By the Author.. Hard Cover. Fine-/No Dust Jacket Present.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York.: Bonanza. , 1977.. First edition thus. . Gilt decorated hard cover. . Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). . Octavo. . Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.

Bonanza Books, New York 1972 hardcover, 9 1/4" x 6", with dust jacket Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers etc. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket Red cloth-bound boards with gold type to spine, over 250 b&w photographs, and recommended reading. Here is a comprehensive chronogical study of the origin and development of the rifle. From the first rifles, developed in the 15th century, the slow and tentaive improvement over the next 250 years is explained, until its first successful use as a miltary weapon. Extensive photographs are a valuable aid for collector identification. The quickening pace of the 19th century and the development of the American system of mass production are detailed. Examples of rifles used in war and sport, and self-loading rifles, are also covered.

London: Ian Allen, 1971. Hardback. Good/Good. Ian Allen, Shepperton, 1971. Book condition: good. A little shelf wear around the edges and upper corners slightly bumped. Spine very slightly rolled. Internally clean with a little tanning to page edges and very occasional light spotting to end papers. Dust jacket: good. Price clipped and with light shelf wear/creasing around the edges. A comprehensive chronological study of the origin and development of the rifle. More than 200 photographs of representative rifles amplify the text and offer a valuable aid to identification.

Ian Allan, 1971-03-22. Hardcover. Acceptable. 2.0305 in x 23.0964 in x 15.9898 in. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Well read copy with some spine wear. Colouring of page edges due to age.

New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. 1st edition. Nice Copy. octavo. dust jacket 184pp., b/w pls., text ills., Classic but concise reference

New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. 1st edition. Near Fine. octavo. dust jacket 184pp., b/w pls., text ills., Classic but concise reference

Shepperton, Middx., United Kingdom: Ian Allan, 1971. Very informative book on rifles, development, types and details. 184 pages in very bright clean condition, many B/w photographs and illustrations, all present as listed plus very informative text. INSCRIBED by G W P SWENSON on front endpaper To John Sa.... might give you an idea on background about developing all ???? George Swenson.Outer boards have a raised crease to it probably done at printing this has not weakened the board. Dustwrapper is also bright and clean with light wear to edges, not price clipped, now in clear protective non adhesive sleeve.A nice example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Inscribed By Author. First Edition First Printing. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 9 ¼ x 6¼ Inches. Hardcover.