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 about British and American Infantry Weapons of World War II
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 about Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford
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 about Important and Lengthy War-Date Letter from West Point about Weaponry
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 about A Coromantyn Free Negro, or Ranger, armed
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 about A private Marine of Col. Fourgeoud's Corps
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 about Armes a Feu Francaises Modeles Reglementaires d'Ordonnance, 1717-1836
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 about The New Lucian Cary on Guns
The Gun Collector's Handbook of Values.
illus. 462pp. 8vo, cloth. N.Y.: Coward, McCann, (1975). vg. More about The Gun Collector's Handbook of Values
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 about Guns of the Old West
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 about Pot Luck
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 about Guns and Gunning
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 about The Kentucky Rifle; A study of the origin and development of a purely American type of firearm
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 about Historically important War-date Autographed Endorsement Signed
Frontier Guns.
illus. 34pp. 4to, pr. wrs.; (ex-lib). N.p.: Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, 1964. More about Frontier Guns
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 about Small Armsmakers; A directory of fabricators of firearms, edged weapons, crossbows and polearms
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 about Modern American Pistols and Revolvers. An account of the development of pistols and revolvers in...
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 about Textbook of Firearms Investigation, Indentification and Evidence
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 about A Hunter's Camp-Fire
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 about Guns; An Illustrated History of Artillery
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 about International Armament; With history, data, technical information and photographs of over 400...
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 about Gentlemen, Swords and Pistols
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 about Sixguns by Keith. The Standard Reference Work
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 about Sixguns by Keith. The Standard Reference Work
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 about Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel; The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius
Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age.
New York: Bonanza, 1964. 561pp., illustrated with 262 black and white plates. Thick 4to, beige cloth, d.w. New York: Bonanza Books, (1964). Reprint edition. Near fine. Longrifle series. More about Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age