Description: Collector Bookstore 724 Delaware Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Collector Bookstore is a leading specialty retailer of price guides and reference books to inform and educate collectors and professionals in the antiques and collectors markets. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. You won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us! We buy most titles directly from the publisher and individual authors. Authors are encouraged to submit their reference titles for our consideration. SO-SCM-2016-9780764350849-X4 Deadly Beauties: Rare German Handguns, Vol 1 - 1871-1914 (Pre-WWI) by Hermann Hampe, Jean Varret ISBN:9780764350849 Book Title:Deadly Beauties: Rare German Handguns, Volume 1 - 1871-1914 (Pre-World War I) Author:Hermann Hampe, Jean Varret Binding:Hard Cover Copyright:2016 Pages:432 Size:12 x 9.25 in. Drawn from some of the world's most prestigious collections, this comprehensive work is a visual and historical reference exploring the craftsmanship and technical progress of German pistol development from 1871 to 1914. Using specially commissioned color photography, these ultra-rare and priceless side arms, many of which are shown for the first time, are portrayed in stunning detail, highlighting the engravers' art, intricate designs, and ornamentation. Important weapons -- from Luger, Walther, Mauser, and many others -- belonging to aristocracy and heads of state have been selected to provide the reader with an appreciation of the gunsmith's artisanship. Rare prototypes illustrate key technical innovations, many of which remain prominent features in modern firearms today. Finally, rare pistols used for military trials are also included, marking the evolution of the pistol as an effective military weapon. 500 color images (SO Schiffer Categorical generated 2024-11-18) 38abe900bc4b1d6ab14157cf4790a4ea
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Atglen, Pennsylvania
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Shipping Cost: 7.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publication Year: 2016
Type: Book
Type of Item: Book
Industry: Militaria
