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
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
The New Lucian Cary on Guns
New York: Arco, 1960. Ed. by Larry Eisinger. Illus. 8vo, tan cloth, d.w. lightly soiled, otherwise very good. New York: Arco Publishing, (1960). More
The Gun Collector's Handbook of Values.
illus. 462pp. 8vo, cloth. N.Y.: Coward, McCann, (1975). vg. More
Guns of the Old West.
Fairfax: Firearms Classics Library, 1995. Illus. 8vo, full red leather with gilt decorations. (Fairfax: Firearms Classics Library, 1995). Fine. 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 also signed in pencil. More
Guns and Gunning
New York: Knopf, 1946. Color frontis plus more than 40 black and white plates and text illustrations. xxxiii + 384pp. plus index. 8vo, maroon cloth; minor bumping to spine ends, small stain to inside front cover. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946. A very good (+) copy. More
The Kentucky Rifle; A study of the origin and development of a purely American type of firearm...
Birmingham: Palladium Press, 1998. Illus. 4to, full red leather with gilt decorations. (Birmingham: Palladium Press, 1998). Fine Privately printed for the members of Firearms Classics Library. 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
Textbook of Firearms Investigation, Indentification and Evidence
Birmingham: Palladium Press, 1998. Illus. 8vo, full brown leather with gilt decorations. (Birmingham: Palladium Press, 1998). Fine Privately printed for members of the Firearms Classic Library. More
A Hunter's Camp-Fire
New York: Harper, 1909. Extensively illustrated with full page color plates, maps, text illustrations. xii + 402pp., 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
International Armament; With history, data, technical information and photographs of over 400 weapons
Cologne: International Small Arms Publishers, 1965. Many Illus. 2 Vols. Thick 4to, black cloth, d.w. Cologne: International Small Arms Publishers, (1965). Very good. More
Rifles and Machine Guns; A Modern Handbook of Infantry and Aircraft Arms
New York: William Morrow, 1944. Illus., several folding. New York: William Morrow, (1944). Very good Mostly on guns used by the Allied and Axis powers in World War II. More
Ammunition; Its History, Development and Use, 1600 to 1943-.22 BB Cap to 40 mm. Shelf
New York: William Morrow, 1944. Illus., 2 large folding charts in back pocket. 8vo, blue cloth, corners bumped, several pages creased in upper right corner margins. New York: William Morrow, (1944). More
Gentlemen, Swords and Pistols
New York: William Morrow, 1951. Illus. 8vo, yellow cloth, d.w. torn and chipped. New York: William Morrow, 1951. Duelling in the Southern United States. More
Sixguns by Keith. The Standard Reference Work
Harrisburg: Stackpole Company, 1955. Color Frontis. Many b/w Illus. 308pp. 4to, original full brown leather. Harrisburg: Stackpole Company, (1955). Limited First Edition. Near Fine Numbered copy 143 of a unknown limitation of the first edition. Signed by the author. 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