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PURDEY THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY FULL LEATHER SIGNED BY AUTHOR #69 OF 100
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Seller: Steve Barnett Fine Guns
Company: Steve Barnett Fine Guns
Member Since: 3/23/07
First Name: August
Last Name: Morris
State: Mississippi
Zip: 38732
Country: United States
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Description:
This magnificent book details the history of James Purdey & Sons, the British gunmaker universally respected and known the world over as makers of the finest quality guns. The author includes several appendices including serial numbers for the years 1816 to 2000 to assist with dating guns, as well as production figures to show the rarity of each. All patents are described, plus the Purdey gunmakers named to help identify initials stamped on the parts. Illustrated with over 130 color plates and 300 black & white plates and drawings, most never before published. Limited edition of 100 numbered copies signed by the author and hand-bound in morocco. Gilt titled and decorated spine with raised bands. Gilt titled front cover. All edges gilt. Marbled end-papers in a marbled slipcase. These were made up for the Purdey Company as gift to VIP clients. Signed by Purdey & Sons chairman Nigel Beaumont, director Edward Workman and all of the factory workers. #69 of 100 A limited edition of 100 copies, Signed and numbered
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