British and American Infantry Weapons of World War II
New York: Arco Publishing, 1969. Illus. 76pp. 8vo, maroon cloth, d.w. New York: Arco Publishing, (1969). Near Fine. More
GUNS
Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford
Greenwich: New York Graphic Society, 1971. Many Illus. 4to, pr. wrs. Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, (1971). Very good. More
Important and Lengthy War-Date Letter from West Point about Weaponry
West Point: 1862. 6 pages (front and back), 10 x 8 inches, West Point, New York, September 8, 1862. Signed "S. V. Benet" and written to Col. Alexander Hamilton Bowman, Supt. of the United States Military Academy, reporting on an ordinance trial of a projectile designed by American inventor Michael Ritner that could actually penetrate iron...but would be denied a production contract, in very small part: "...One of the objects of the trial was to test the penetrating power of..... More
The Encyclopedia of World Military Weapons: The World's Armies and their Equipment
New York: Crescent, 1988. With color and b/w photos and drawings throughout. 318 pages. 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Crescent, (1988). A very good(+) copy with light staining to fore-edge in a very good dust wrapper, sunning to edges and tearing to head. More
A Coromantyn Free Negro, or Ranger, armed.
London: Joseph Johnson. Etching and engraving. 10.25" x 7.75". Minor toning and light foxing at edges, otherwise in very good condition. A plate from John Gabriel Stedman's "Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition against the Revolted Slaves of Surinam" (London: Joseph Johnson, 1796). This book, with its graphic depiction of slavery and colonization in the New World, became an important reference for early abolitionists. Image shows the tattooed Ranger with pipe and rifle. Two men of a similar station can..... More
A private Marine of Col. Fourgeoud's Corps.
London: Joseph Johnson, 1793. Etching and engraving. 10.25" x 7.75". Minor toning and light foxing at edges, otherwise in very good condition. A plate from John Gabriel Stedman's "Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition against the Revolted Slaves of Surinam" (London: Joseph Johnson, 1796). This book, with its graphic depiction of slavery and colonization in the New World, became an important reference for early abolitionists. Image shows the soldier in full uniform with rifle, pistol, and saber. Two similar soldiers..... More
Armes a Feu Francaises Modeles Reglementaires d'Ordonnance, 1717-1836.
Paris: L'Emancipatrice, 1961. 3 volumes (16 sections). Each section contains detailed black & white technical drawings pertaining to the design and manufacture of hand guns and rifles along with explanatory text in French. Oblong 4to, original gray printed wrappers. Paris: L'Emancipatrice, 1961, 1963, 1965. Near fine. Serie 1-3, Cahier no. 1-16, Complete. More
Autograph Letter Signed with initials
Texas: 1855. Exceedingly rare Autographed letter signed twice with the initials "J.S.B." 4 pages, 9.75 x 7.75 inches, Fort McIntosh, Texas, August 6, 1855. This lengthy personal letter was written to his younger sister, Abbie, in small part: "...I was ordered right out into camp and have been scouting...since...I am still here on a Court Martial and should not wonder if an order came up by the next mail to create the Court to 18 members and try a man..... More
The Gun Collector's Handbook of Values.
illus. 462pp. 8vo, cloth. N.Y.: Coward, McCann, (1975). vg. More
Pot Luck.
West Hartford: Countryman Press, 1945. Introduction by J. P. Holman. Etched frontispiece, 6 color plates, and numerous text drawings, all by Clark. 101 pages. Tall 8vo, original red boards with black leather spine; board slipcase with pictorial label; worn. West Hartford, Vermont: Countryman Press, (1945). Leather spine is just a bit dry, still a very good copy in a very good(-) slipcase. Special Edition, number 52 of 150 deluxe large paper copies, each signed by Clark. The etched frontispiece is..... More
Field and Fancy: A Weekly Journal of Record for the Gun, Field Trails & Dog Shows, & Dog Fanciers.
New York: Field & Fancy, 1906. 22 issues of of the magazine From February, 3, 1906 to July 26, 1906. Illustrated. Very thick 4to, orange printed wrappers bound together in black cloth with a typed paper spine label. New York: Field & Fancy, 1906. The magazines are all dampstained in the margins but are otherwise a very good readable condition; the binding is rubbed and paper hinges are cracked but still solid. Scarce. More
Custer Battle Guns: Revised and Expanded Edition
Canaan: Phoenix, 1988. Foreword by James S. Hutchins. Black & white illustrations throughout. ix, 106 pages. Slim oblong 4to, green cloth-backed pictorial boards with gilt lettering. Canaan: Phoenix Publishing, 1988. A near fine copy. 1 of 1,500 copies. More
The Complete Book of Hunting: A Definitive Guide to Field Shooting for all Sportsmen
New York: Abbeville, 1980. Over 700 illustrations. 320 pages. 4to, gilt-stamped tan boards, d.w. New York: Abbeville, (1980). Near fine in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Historically important War-date Autographed Endorsement Signed
New York: 1861. General Fremont authorizes Major [Simon] Stevens to procure for him a gun shipment of 113 Cases of Rifles -- while they simultaneously participate in the "Hall Carbine Affair." This endorsement was written on the back of a two page handwritten letter from H. Livingstock & Co., Importers and Custom Agents, New York City, August 21, 1861, who notify Fremont, in part: "...Mr. Henry Steven's goes to France, and shall ship to you from there by the Steamer..... More
Frontier Guns.
illus. 34pp. 4to, pr. wrs.; (ex-lib). N.p.: Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, 1964. More
Small Armsmakers; A directory of fabricators of firearms, edged weapons, crossbows and polearms.
illus. 378pp. 4to, cloth, chipped d.w.; (head of spine soiled). N.Y.: Bonanza, n.d. More
Modern American Pistols and Revolvers. An account of the development of pistols and revolvers in America
Plantersville: Thomas G. Samworth, 1946. Illus. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. torn and chipped, back cloth cover soiled, cloth corners bumped. Plantersville: Thomas G. Samworth, 1946. Reprint of the Boston, 1894 edition. More
A Hunter's Camp-Fire
New York: Harper, 1909. Extensively illustrated with full page color plates, maps, text illustrations. xii + 402 pages. Large 8vo, 1/2 leather over marbled boards, gilt-decorated spine (corners bumped, light edgewear, glue residue inside front cover from removed bookplate). New York: Harper & Brothers, 1909. A very good(+) copy. More
Guns; An Illustrated History of Artillery
Greenwich: New York Graphic Society, 1971. 24 color plates, 281 b/w Illus. 4to, red cloth, d.w., publisher's slipcase. Greenwich: New York: Graphic Society, (1971). Very good. More
Sixguns by Keith. The Standard Reference Work
New York: Bonanza. Many Illus. 335pp. 4to, 1/2 gray cloth, d.w. New York: Bonanza, n.d., circa 1961. Very good. More
Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel; The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius
New York: Viking, 2008. Photo Illus. 8vo, gray boards, d.w. (New York): Viking, (2008). Very good. More
Colt; America's Premier Gunmakers
New York: Exeter Books, 1988. Many Illus., most in color. 4to, brown cloth, d.w. New York: Exeter Books, (1988). Very good. More
Larry Koller's Complete Guide to Handguns
New York: Arco Publishing, 1963. 300 Illus. Thin 8vo, red cloth, d.w. dampstained. New York: Arco Publishing, (1963). More
Shooting Straight; Telling the Truth About Guns in America.
8vo, cloth, d.w. Washington: Regnery, (2002). vg. More
Guns, Crime, and Freedom
Washington: Regnery, 1994. Foreword by Tom Clancy. xvi + 263 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w.; small tear to lower front corner of dust wrapper. Washington, D.C.: Regnery, (1994). A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Long inscription on half-title page signed by LaPierre. More