The full story of the development of the big-game rifle from 1834-1943. Lists many early hunters choices for hunting big game around the world.
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Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0940143747.G
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_479070488
Seller: Solr Books, Lincolnwood, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. This book is in Very good condition. There may be a few flaws like shelf wear and some light wear. Seller Inventory # BCV.0940143747.VG
Seller: tLighthouse Books, Onekama, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation. If you're not satisfied with purchase please just return it! Seller Inventory # HSV.0940143747.G
Seller: JW Barker Books & Antiques, Natchez, MS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. First edition. First printing thus, near fine hardcover shows a previous ownership sticker at front endpaper, in a near fine dust jacket (price at flap) that shows just a touch of shelfwear. 274 pages with illustrations. Still an attractive copy of this reprinting of the classic work on the rifle that makes up an installment in the line of Safari Press titles. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Seller Inventory # 25941
Seller: High-Lonesome Books, Silver City, NM, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. First printing. 6 x 9 1/2, 274 pgs, index, b&w photos, decorated endsheets. The full story of the development of the big-game rifle from 1834 to 1946 - from the large smoothbores through the breachloading medium bores to the high velocity small bores. Seller Inventory # 31340
Seller: Book Nook, Cadillac, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dj has edgewear with a couple small tears & very light soiling. Light wear. Lightly bumped corners. Light soiling to page edges. Seller Inventory # 20590
Seller: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. First Safari Press Edition (First Thus) With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. Includes Index. No Chips, Tears Or Writing. Hint Of Foxing To The Top Edges. Publisher's Post Card Laid In. Seller Inventory # 030448
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). (1947) 1992 new edition. 8vo (160 x 236mm). Ppxii,274. B/w photographs, illustrations, pictorial end-papers, good bibliography. Green boards, upper board and spine titled in gilt. Top edge dusty but a very good copy in dust-wrapper. "Here, in the hunter's own words, is the full story of the development of the big-game rifle from 1834 to 1946. They tell you why they changed from rifle to rifle, what game they hunted with which weapon and cartridge, and what they thought of their various weapons and ammunition." Chapters include: The large bores 1834 to 1874 - Early riflemaking, Early big game hunters, A list of hunters; The medium bores 1875 to 1892 - Breechloading rifles, Hunting with breechloaders, List of hunters; The small bores 1893 to 1905 - Smokeless powder rifles, Big game hunters - collectors - guides, List of hunters; High velocity small bores 1906 to 1946 - High velocity rifles, High velocity on big game, List of hunters; Conclusion - Is there an all-round rifle?, Ammunition - sights - outfits - transport and the future. . Seller Inventory # 13065
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0940143747