Baker David Lake Roger (7 results)

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. Large 4to (236 x 305mm). Pp281. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations. Pictorial boards. Fine unread copy. Signed by both authors. This is a detailed examination of the work of Colonel G.V. Fosbery, especially his invention and development of the Paradox gun, produced commercially by Holland & Holland. The Paradox was designed for both shot and bullet. Essentially a smooth-bore, it was provided with an inch or two of rifling at the muzzle. With shot, the makers claimed performance comparable to the best cylinder bore shotguns of the time, and with bullets, the same accuracy as an Express rifle at 150 yards. Contents include: Section 1, George Fosbery VC, His Life and Inventions - The early years; Rifle trials; Volley and machine guns; A flood of inventions; A new generation of rifles; The origin of the Paradox; Two more rifles and magazines; The Webley-Fosbery automatic revolver; The final years. Section 2, Holland & Holland and the Paradox - Holland & Holland records and the economics of the gun industry; The development and introduction of the Paradox; The production history; The 12-bore Paradox; The 12-bore Heavy Load Black Powder Paradox and the start of the Dangerous Game Paradox; The 12-bore Nitro Paradox; The 12-bore Nitro Magnum, Long Range, and Express Paradox; The 8-bore Paradox; The 10-bore Paradox; The 16-bore Paradox; The 20-bore Paradox; The 28-bore Paradox; The Paradox and the Aero Gun go to war; The end of the Paradox. A thorough and engaging treatment of a little-known subject. A second volume is promised for the future, although no date is given. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. SIGNED by David J. Baker and Roger E. Lake. Book is in good condition. 282pp with colour illustrations. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 281 pages. Pictorial hardcover published without a dust jacket. Large 9" x 12" format. Well illustrated, with mostly beautiful, sharp color photographs. SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. A detailed examination of the work of Colonel G.V. Fosbery, especially his invention and development of the Paradox gun, produced commercially by Holland & Holland. The Paradox was designed for both shot and bullet. Essentially a smooth-bore, it ws provided with an inch or two of rifling at the muzzle. With shot, the makers claimed performane comparable to the best cylinder bore shotguns of the time, and with bullets, the same accuracy as an Express rifle at 150 yards. Contents include: Section1, George Fosbery VC, His Life and Inventions - The early years; Rifle trials; Volley and machine guns; A flood of inventions; a new generation of rifles; The origin of the Paradox; Two more rifles and magazines; The Webley-fosbery automatic revolver; The final years. Section 2, Holland & Holland and the Paradox - Holland & Holland records and the economcs of the guns industry; The development and introduction of the Paradox; The production history; The 12-bore Paradox; The 12-bore Heavy Load Black Powder Paradox and the start of the Dangerous Game Pardox; The 12-bore Nitro Paradox; Te 12-bore Nitro Magnum, Long Range, and Express Paradox; The 8-bore Paradox; The 10 boreParadox; The 16-bore Paradox; The 20-bore Paradox; The 28-bore Paradox; The Paradox and the Aero Gun go to war; The end of the Paradox. A thorough and engaing treatment of a little-known subject. There is a bumping to the bottom front corner, as well as the spine ends. Otherwise the Book is a clean, bright solid copy in Near Fine condition that looks unread. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Small folio in dark green color illus paper backed boards; color photo illus throughout, 281p. A very fine copy inscribed and signed by Roger Lake. Extremely scarce. No copies listed in World Cat. Printed on high quality coated stock. Apaprently subsequent volumes not yet published. **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for internartional orders.**. Fine (as new).…

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Signed "Geoff & Carl - Best Wishes Roger". Fine copy. As new.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardback book in photo illustrated laminated boards.x,281pages.Well illustrated with colour photographs,diagrams, archive ephemera, etc.9.25 X 12 inches.Signed and inscribed by author David Baker on the title page:"Straight powder John !/Best wishes/D T Baker(signed and also printed)". Fine copy. Signed and Inscribed By the Author.…

1st Edn. 4to., 281 pages, illustrated in colour and b/w + line drawings etc. pictorial covers, SIGNENED on the title page by both authors, a fine copy. A detailed and well researched book on the work of Colonel Fosbery and the development of the Paradox Gun.