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  • The Collecting of Guns edited by James E. Serven, Bonanza Books hardcover - chapter 29 The Protection of Your Guns
  • The Collecting of Guns edited by James E. Serven, Bonanza Books hardcover - chapter 33 The Problem of Display
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The Collecting of Guns

The Collecting of Guns

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Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: Cloth boards and spine have light shelf wear; binding is tight. Pages are clean. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, with some foxing spots on the inside of the jacket. Pencil price notes in the top corner of the front free endpaper. Printing code "(J)" on the copyright page: a single letter gives the printing number, J = tenth printing.

Author(s): James E. Serven

Print: 10th Print

Publication year: 1964

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Bonanza Books

Condition: Very Good
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A one-volume compendium on firearms collecting, edited by James E. Serven, with chapters by many contributors. It outlines the history, development, manufacture, use, care, collection and study of small arms, with many illustrations to support the text. Chapters include the Kentucky-Pennsylvania rifles and pistols, the Colt firearms, the protection of your guns and the problem of display.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

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  • Acceptable

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.