Shelved Treasures: March 2022

Oversized hardcover, DJ in mylar. Arms and Armour, 1997. In near fine condition. An illustrated history of miniature and concealed handguns. The ingenuity of the designer who has created a working handgun which can be secreted within an item of clothing, a purse, a cigarette case or a pen is matched by the inventiveness which has seen a firing mechanism set up within swords, belt buckles, bicycle handbars, and umbrellas.

Title: Secret Firearms : An Illustrated History of Miniature and Concealed Handguns

Author Name: Walter, John D.

ISBN Number: 1854092308

ISBN-13: 9781854092304

Location Published: Arms and Armour: 1997

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Near Fine

Type: Book

Categories: Americana - Firearms

Seller ID: 016581

Keywords: firearms_history miniature objects

Price: $25.00

Friday, March 18, 2022

Firearms and Their Use by W T Castles, V F Kimball

Hardcover, no DJ. Tudor Publishing, 1942. In very good condition, has minor bumping to corners and spine ends, minor toning to endpapers and edges of pages. The history, use and safety of guns and firearms.

Title: Firearms and Their Use

Author Name: W T Castles, V F Kimball

Location Published: Tudor Publishing: 1942

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Very Good

Type: Book

Categories: Americana - Firearms

Seller ID: 016585

Keywords: firearms, guns, pistols, rifles, shotguns

Price: $20.00

Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Ultimate in Rifle Precision by Townsend Whelen

Hardcover, no DJ as issued. Wolfe Publishing, 1990 reprint. As new. #751 of 1500 copies. Covering bench rest, target, varmint and hunting rifles, their ammunition and their use.

Title: The Ultimate in Rifle Precision

Author Name: Townsend Whelen

Edition: Limited

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: As New

Type: Book

Categories: Americana - Firearms

Seller ID: 016565

Price: $85.00

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

African Rifles and Cartridges by John Price Taylor

Hardcover, no DJ as issued. Wolfe Publishing, 1985, reprint edition. As new. #776 of 1500 copies. "Pondoro", a professional ivory hunter and the guns he used.

Title: African Rifles and Cartridges

Author Name: Taylor, John

Edition: Limited

ISBN Number: 093563228X

ISBN-13: 9780935632286

Location Published: Prescott, Arizona, U.S.A., Wolfe Publishing Company: 1985

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: As New

Type: Book

Categories: Americana - Firearms

Seller ID: 016564

Keywords: antiques, collectibles, firearms, rifles, weapons

Price: $100.00

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Rifle in America by Philip Burdette Sharpe

Oversized hardcover, no DJ as issued. Wolfe Publications, 1987, reprint of 1938 edition. Limited edition #1464 of 1500. As new. Rifle history, types, care, the future rifle and more. 641 pages.

Title: The Rifle in America

Author Name: Sharpe, Philip Burdette

Edition: Limited

ISBN Number: 0935632492

ISBN-13: 9780935632491

Location Published: Prescott, Arizona, U.S.A., Wolfe Pub Co: 1987

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: As New

Type: Book

Categories: Americana - Firearms

Seller ID: 016562

Keywords: antiques, collectibles, firearms, rifles, weapons

Price: $100.00