Weapons Work by Christopher Chant Editor (8 results)

Condition: Good. Second printing. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good complete DJ.

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. no additional printings listed . NOT an ex library book. 249 pages including the index. Dust jacket with white background is yellowing, no chips or tears, price is not clipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Printing, First U.S. Edition. The book explores in detail an often overlooked aspect of modern military hardware -- how it all works. There are numerous books on what these weapons can do but very few provide an illustrated examination of "how." It should be noted that while technological improvements in the past thirty years have resulted in greater power and efficiency, weapons remain basically the same. The book's sections cover everything from small arms and ammunition to artillery, from tanks to ships and aircraft, to bombs and missiles, with short histories to provide context and numerous photos and hundreds of full color cut-away illustrations. 8.5 x 11 inches, 249 pages including an index; covers and text are clean, tight, square; the dustjacket shows some minimal surface and edgewear, no tears or chipping. A Fine, collectable copy.

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good + Dj. Large format, may require extra shipping please inquire. No writing or tears DJ white has yellowed.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st edition. How Weapons Work. Christopher Chant, Editor. Published by Henry Regnery Co, Chicago, IL, 1976. 1st US Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 249 Pgs. ISBN 0809279983. LCCN 76-9458. From pistols to guided missiles, this encyclopedic work utilizes hundreds of large-scale cut-away illustrations to explain exactly how modern weapons work. Besides a full-color analytic diagram of each weapon included in this massive work, a brief history of the weapon is provided, as well as a detailed specifications on size, range, and capabilities. Description text copyright 2013 BooksForComfort. Item ID 28629. book.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in fine condition and has been covered in clear, removable, mylar, protective film. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Large-scale, analytic diagrams, photographs, and specifications on size, range, and capabilities explain exactly how modern weapons, from handguns to guided missiles, work Ref E 1.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second Printing. 247 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Military; Military & Warfare; Inventory No: 258308. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.