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Firearms, Knives & Weaponry

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	ABBIATICO, MARIO. Modern Firearm Engravings. Italy: Edizioni Artistiche Italiane 1980. 2nd Edition. Hardbound 4to (about 11.5 inches tall) 284 pages. Index. Description: Profusely illustrated in b&w (photographs and art), and includes a few color plates. The primary focus of the book is engravings on European sporting arms; includes one short chapter on handguns. BINDING/CONDITION: brown cloth with gilt text; impression seal on the title page, otherwise Good condition; no dust jacket. ISBN: B0007B2ST8 USD 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 100.25 \| £UK 90.25 \| JP¥ 13239] Book number: 055607 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	CHANT, CHRISTOPHER. The New Encyclopedia of Handguns. New York: Gallery Books 1986. Hardbound nearly square format: 12.5 inches tall by 10.75 wide 200 pages. Index. color photographic endpapers. Description: Profusely illustrated in color, with some b&w pictures as well. Chapter headings are: Small arms up to the Napoleonic Wars; From the percussion cap to nitrocellulose; Modern small arms are born; 1914 to 1939; 1939 to 1986; and; Sub-machineguns, pistols, and other weapons. BINDING/CONDITION: pictorial boards; a Very Good book, with a Very Good- dust jacket. ISBN: 0-8317-6323-X USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 052103 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	DOUGAN, JOHN C. Compliments of Col. Ruger: A Study of Factory Engraved Single Action Revolvers. Self Published January, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardbound 4to (11.25 inches tall) 238 pages. Description: Well illustrated in b&w. A comprehensive history of the Sturm, Ruger & Co single action revolver engraving project. Though short lived (1954-8), the project produced about 275 enhanced guns. All are considered rare; this book is the result of fifteen years of research and presents important new information. By combining detailed tables and schedules with original drawings and previously unpublished photographs, the author helps makes even the most obscure guns easy to recognize. Printed by Taylor Publishing Company in El Paso, Texas. BINDING/CONDITION: black boards with gilt spine text; the spine is slightly slanted, otherwise a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: B0006EXVPG USD 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 43.5 \| £UK 39.25 \| JP¥ 5737] Book number: 055603 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	HOGG, IAN V. The Illustrated History Of Ammunition. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books 1985. Hardbound 4to (about 12 inches tall) 64 pages. Description: Includes more than 90 b&w and color illustrations. ''Military and civil ammunition from the beginnings to the present day.'' All the background necessary to an understanding of how and why specific types of ammunition have evolved is offered. Major developments in ammunition for the principal projectile weapons are covered, from small arms and mortars and grenades to artillery and the latest generation of weapons. BINDING/CONDITION: paper covered boards; a Near Fine book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: 0-89009-951-0 USD 14.50 [Appr.: EURO 9.75 \| £UK 8.75 \| JP¥ 1280] Book number: 057077 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	SERVEN, JAMES E (EDITOR). The Collecting of Guns. New York: Bonanza Books 1964. Reprint Edition. Hardbound 4to (about 11 inches tall) 272 pages. Bibliography. Description: Well illustrated in b&w. A collection of articles relating to guns and gun collecting. Articles include: The Arms of Ethan Allen and Associates; The Colt Firearms; The Firearms of Remington; The Sharps Breechloaders; The Products of Smith and Wesson; Single Shot Rifles; The Chronology of the Cartridge; and much more. This was originally published by Stackpole. BINDING/CONDITION: beige cloth with dark brown text and decorations; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: B000NZMYE2 USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 055004 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.

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	ABBIATICO, MARIO. Modern Firearm Engravings. Italy: Edizioni Artistiche Italiane 1980. 2nd Edition. Hardbound 4to (about 11.5 inches tall) 284 pages. Index. Description: Profusely illustrated in b&w (photographs and art), and includes a few color plates. The primary focus of the book is engravings on European sporting arms; includes one short chapter on handguns. BINDING/CONDITION: brown cloth with gilt text; impression seal on the title page, otherwise Good condition; no dust jacket. ISBN: B0007B2ST8 USD 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 100.25 \| £UK 90.25 \| JP¥ 13239] Book number: 055607 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	CHANT, CHRISTOPHER. The New Encyclopedia of Handguns. New York: Gallery Books 1986. Hardbound nearly square format: 12.5 inches tall by 10.75 wide 200 pages. Index. color photographic endpapers. Description: Profusely illustrated in color, with some b&w pictures as well. Chapter headings are: Small arms up to the Napoleonic Wars; From the percussion cap to nitrocellulose; Modern small arms are born; 1914 to 1939; 1939 to 1986; and; Sub-machineguns, pistols, and other weapons. BINDING/CONDITION: pictorial boards; a Very Good book, with a Very Good- dust jacket. ISBN: 0-8317-6323-X USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 052103 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	DOUGAN, JOHN C. Compliments of Col. Ruger: A Study of Factory Engraved Single Action Revolvers. Self Published January, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardbound 4to (11.25 inches tall) 238 pages. Description: Well illustrated in b&w. A comprehensive history of the Sturm, Ruger & Co single action revolver engraving project. Though short lived (1954-8), the project produced about 275 enhanced guns. All are considered rare; this book is the result of fifteen years of research and presents important new information. By combining detailed tables and schedules with original drawings and previously unpublished photographs, the author helps makes even the most obscure guns easy to recognize. Printed by Taylor Publishing Company in El Paso, Texas. BINDING/CONDITION: black boards with gilt spine text; the spine is slightly slanted, otherwise a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: B0006EXVPG USD 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 43.5 \| £UK 39.25 \| JP¥ 5737] Book number: 055603 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	HOGG, IAN V. The Illustrated History Of Ammunition. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books 1985. Hardbound 4to (about 12 inches tall) 64 pages. Description: Includes more than 90 b&w and color illustrations. ''Military and civil ammunition from the beginnings to the present day.'' All the background necessary to an understanding of how and why specific types of ammunition have evolved is offered. Major developments in ammunition for the principal projectile weapons are covered, from small arms and mortars and grenades to artillery and the latest generation of weapons. BINDING/CONDITION: paper covered boards; a Near Fine book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: 0-89009-951-0 USD 14.50 [Appr.: EURO 9.75 \| £UK 8.75 \| JP¥ 1280] Book number: 057077 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.
	SERVEN, JAMES E (EDITOR). The Collecting of Guns. New York: Bonanza Books 1964. Reprint Edition. Hardbound 4to (about 11 inches tall) 272 pages. Bibliography. Description: Well illustrated in b&w. A collection of articles relating to guns and gun collecting. Articles include: The Arms of Ethan Allen and Associates; The Colt Firearms; The Firearms of Remington; The Sharps Breechloaders; The Products of Smith and Wesson; Single Shot Rifles; The Chronology of the Cartridge; and much more. This was originally published by Stackpole. BINDING/CONDITION: beige cloth with dark brown text and decorations; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket. ISBN: B000NZMYE2 USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 055004 Click here to order or inquire at The Bookworm.