Colt Firearms from 1836 de Serven, James E

This hardbound book is in very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp. The binding is tight. The boards are clean inside and out. The dust jacket has a one inch tear at the top of the back. The dust jacket is faded along the edges.

""Colt Firearms, 1836-1960"" written by James E. Serven, an expert in the field of firearms, is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Colt firearms. This book covers the period from the founding of the Colt company in 1836 to 1960, when the company was still under the control of the Colt family. The book includes detailed descriptions and photographs of all the major Colt firearms, including revolvers, pistols, and rifles, as well as information on the company's history, manufacturing processes, and innovations. The book also covers the role of Colt firearms in American history, including their use in the Civil War and on the western frontier.
Note: cover(red) page has a corner cutout; light foxing visible on 1st and last page, and on page edges. Likely some chemical in the paper

Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1981. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Third Stackpole printing, DJ lightly rubbed, otherwise very clean, tight and bright.

Harrisburg: Stackpole. nice copy; larger-format . Near Fine. Hardcover. 3rd printing. 1981.

Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1981. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Photographs and Drawings. VG/VG, used hc, 398 pages. Orange colored cloth over boards with gilt text in black text block on upper and spine; only slight shelf wear to head and tail of spine. Color illustrated dust jacket with brown text on upper and spine; spine sunned; slight edge wear to folded edge of flap and tail of spine; wrapped in mylar protective cover. Interior pages clean, unmarked, unbent; black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. Binding is tight. Extra postage will be needed for overseas shipment.

Stackpole Books, 1979-03-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Stackpole Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. Hardcover. 0811704009 . A book that is used but still very attractive, prior owners bookplate on front inside; 11.80 X 8.80 X 1.20 inches; 398 pages .