Published by Warren F. Lewis, Los Angeles, CA, 1954
Seller: BASEMENT BOOKS, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Signed
Cloth. Condition: About Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited/Numbered. A Limited 2000-Copy Edition Sold by Subscription; this is number 320, and SIGNED BY AUTHOR (compiler). Hard cover 4to in green cloth w/ gold dec and spine titles. About Fine w/ owner name and seller label front endpaper, else Fine and unmarked; in Very Good rubbed unclipped DJ w/tears, chipped at spine tips and corners. 320pp inc. Index; profusely illustrated in photos. Sorry, No Priority or International. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Language: English
Published by F. Theodore Dexter, Topeka, Kansas, 1947
Seller: Books on the Square, Virden, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1947. Very Good hardback book. No dust jacket. Just a touch of wear to the corners. It's square, tight and clean. Numbered and signed by F. Theodore Dexter, the compiler and publisher. Pages not numbered. Sm 4to. (Pp).
Oversize Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Light rubbing. A nice copy. Features Boutet Pistols on cover.
Published by F. Theodore dexter, Topeka, KS, 1951
Seller: Prairie Creek Books LLC., Torrington, WY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Stapled Wraps. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Photographs (illustrator). 1st Edition. G/none, used, illustrated stiff paper wraps, 32pp. Interior clean no marks, binding tight. Shelf rubbing to wraps, small tear to head of the spine, 2 tiny tears to fore edge of the upper. Black and white images of the weapons described within.
Language: English
Published by Warren F. Lewis, 1954
Seller: Wordbank Books, Victorville, CA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Number 194 of 2000 signed limited copies. FEP is missing. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Self-Published by the Author, Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Self-Published by the Author, Topeka, KS. 1947 (dated on limitation page as August 1947). Limited Edition; this is No. 396 of 2000. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for a F/O bookplate on the FFFP; this is the same person whose name is on the limitation page receiving the book from the author. Book Condition: Very Good; shelfwear to head, tail, and tips; light rubbing to boards; moisture mark on textblock bottom near tail that penetrates 1/2 inch into pages through the last half of the book; no stuck or adherent pages. No DJ. Brown leatherette boards and spine with dulled gilt lettering on the front board. Unpaginated (166 pp by count)4to. This is a book of photographs (B&W) of a Collection of Arms, descriptions thereof, and a valuation of the arms pictured. There are roughly 83 pages of groupings of arms and roughly 1245 arms pictured and described. A clean very presentable copy.
Published by Warren Lewis Publisher, 1954
Seller: Avant Retro Books Sac Book Fair, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New Jacket. First Edition. One of 2000 signed by author. NOTE: You are NOT buying the Stock photo!! The copy you are buying here Green Hardcover as new in as new jacket. In the original publisher's plain cardboard box. 320pp . Obviously unused & unread . A collectible / giftable copy. !!NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM!! -Quality Counts! All books shipped in Cardboard and all books with dust jackets have mylar jacket protectors., Signed.
Published by F. Theodore Dexter, 1947
Seller: My Dead Aunt's Books, Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: NONE. VOLUME I ONLY; no. 1430 of a limited edition of 2000, signed by author; pages are clean, unmarked, and tight; very light shelf and corner wear on cover with wear at ends of spine.
Published by Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: Chester Creek Bookstore, Duluth, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A very clean hardcover. Limited to 2000 copies. Volume 2. Signed by author. Not issued with jacket, wrapped in mylar. Sticker removed from ffep, erased pencil across fep and ffep. By Author.
Published by Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: Chester Creek Bookstore, Duluth, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Limited. A very nice hardcover. Oblong edition, limited to 2000 copies. SIGNED by author. Volume 1 only. In mylar plastic cover. By Author.
Published by By Author, Topeka, Kansas, 1947
Signed
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Two volume set. Limited to 1000 copies. This number 519 signed by author. Over-sized softbound (quarto). In a plastic comb binding so the book will open flat. Light wear to the covers. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. The firs page of vol. 1 is present but loose. Some foxing here and there. No odor. No sun fading. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author.
Language: English
Published by F. Theodoe Dexter, Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: Kevin T. Ransom- Bookseller, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 4to. Hardcover. Brown cloth. 2 volumes, 1 printed vertically & 1 horizontally. 1st edition. #1958 of 2,000 numbered copies. Profusely illustrated in b&w. Covers edge-worn, else good. Tiny name stickers inside both covers.
Published by Warren F. Lewis, Los Angeles, 1954
Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Signed by Author. Size: 11 1/4" x 8 3/4". . Gilt-stamped green cloth over boards, 320 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white. This book is number 1258 of a limited edition of 2,000 and is signed by F. Theodore Dexter on the limitation page. Corners and spine ends lightly rubbed. In a printed dust jacket that has wear at extremities. Housed in a plain cardboard box that has some light wear, is stamped "1258" on one edge. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz. Category: Nonfiction; Signed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 016688. This book is heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
Published by Published By the Author, Topeka, Kansas, 1947
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
softcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volumes, spiral backed in original wrapper. Copy nol. 275.
Published by Self Published, Topeka, KS
Seller: Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps, Chanute, KS, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No date of publication, though circa 1947. Cloth covers are a little rubbed and show light wear at corners.
Published by F. Theodore Dexter, Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: History Bound LLC, Mendota, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. First Edition. Soft cover, ringed. 1st edition. Copy #390/2000. Personal copy of Ossie Klavestad. Signed by author. Unpagenated. Illustrated with 77 photo plates. Scarce. Great reference materials. Nice addition to any collection. Satisfaction guaranteed. Seller inventory #22-3335.
Published by Warren F. Lewis, 1954
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.
Published by Warren F. Lewis., Los Angeles., 1954
Signed
Green cloth, gilt spine title. Limited edition, #51 of 2000 copies. Signed by the author on the limitation page Heavy book, will require extra shipping. weight: 4.0 lb. Fine, as new in the original box, dust jacket in mylar cover. Numerous illustrations. 28.5x22 cm. 320 pp.
Published by Warren F. Lewis., Los Angeles., 1954
Signed
Green cloth, gilt spine title. Limited edition, #66 of 2000 copies. Signed by the author on the limitation page Heavy book, will require extra shipping. weight: 4.0 lb. Dust jacket has two short closed tears, otherwise as new in the original box, dust jacket in mylar cover. Numerous illustrations. 28.5x22 cm. 320 pp.
Published by Weaver Publishing Co, Santa Monica, CA, 1960
Signed
Spiral bound paperback. Condition: Good. Snider, Orville Logan (Photographs) (illustrator). Limited. Inscribed by the originator of the collection Frank E. Bivens, Jr. next to his picture opposite the copyright page, good, oversized (9 by 11) spiral bound paperback shows wrinkles and tears at edges, scotch tape mend at head of spine, soil and staining to wraps, paragraph and couple of flintlocks circles in ink at page 68 and plate 29, and with some other mild wear. 202 pages featuring 96 plates. Solid and perfectly readable copy of this work "based on the pictorial and descriptive catalog of the Frank E. Bivens, Jr. inspirational collection of varitype firearms and accessories.
Published by F. Theodore Dexter, Topeka KS, 1947", 1947
Seller: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: As New. RARE CONDITION #447 SIGNED negotiable if reasonable; Book; Signed by Author(s). Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Self Published, Topeka, KS, 1947
Seller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-Very Good +. No Jacket. Limited First Edition. Unpaginated, b&w frontis, 213 Plates with Descriptions on facing pages, and includes hundreds of listings. Limited First Edition, 1947. 2000 copies of which this is No. 750. Signed by the Author. Lightly rubbed edges, else, Pristine Interior. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Dark brown boards with bluish-gray to front board. Size: Oblong Quarto. Book.
Published by Warren F. Lewis, Publisher, Los Angeles, 1954
Seller: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. A Limited 2000-Copy Edition Sold By Subscription; Bound in gilt-stamped green covers and binding solid. The contents are bright and clean with black & white illustrations throughout. Limited Ed., # 786/2000, Signed by the Author, F. Theodore Dexter on the limitation page. A beautiful fresh signed limited edition fully illustrated. ; Signed by Author.
Published by Privately Published., Santa Monica., 1960
Signed
spiral bound. limited edition. Inscribed and signed by Bivens. Cover extremities worn, otherwise very good. 4to. 202 pp.
Language: English
Published by by author, 1947
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited/Numbered. Over-sized paper covers in a black plastic comb binding so the book will open flat. This is copy 519 signed by the author.No wear to the covers. No marks to the text. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Self Published, Topeka, Kansas, 1947
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition 1582 of 2000. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Copy no. 1110 of limited edition of 2000 copies. Published by Warren F. Lewis, Publisher, Los Angeles, 1954., 2000
First Edition Signed
Very good with good dust jacket. Signed by the author on limitation page. Dust jacket is lightly rubbed on surfaces, has a two inch chip at top back edge, has a one inch tear at top front edge, and is worn at spine tips and corners.
Published by Warren F. Lewis, Los Angeles, CA, 1954
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair dust. Illustrated by Fully Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. First and only edition. #504 of 2, 000. Signed by compiler. Best items in the possession of American arms collectors and dealers.
Published by Arms Reference Club of America, Topeka, KS, 1934
Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Softcover, stiff silver wraps, bound with brass fasteners. Stated Volume I, issued Nov. 1934. Covers chipped and showing some loss along extended edges, with several thumbing/handling creases to back cover. Interior fully intact. 4,6 22,11,9,7 pp. (each article/section paginated separately), illus. w/ b&w photos, 22 scale "comparigraph" drawings. Covers good only, contents near fine or better. Scarce. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.
Published by F. Theodore Dexter, Santa Monica, CA, 1960
Seller: Prairie Creek Books LLC., Torrington, WY, U.S.A.
Signed
Wire Bound (Soft Cover). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Orville Logan Snider (illustrator). G/N, PB, wire bound, illustrated stiff paper covers, inscribed, signed and dated on the ffep. Inscribed to Ernest R. Parsony. A small tear at the top of the ffep as well as the cover in the same place. No rust to wire binding. Editorial by Alvin White. B & W plates of the weapons. Some shelf wear to covers. Signed by Author(s).