THE BEST OF BRITISH: A CELEBRATION OF BRITISH GUNMAKING. By David Grant and Vic Venters.
2010 1st edition. Oblong 4to (290 x 237mm). Pp216. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
"David Grant is an internationally renowned photographer of guns and in this book he has photographs of the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking along with choice historical examples. Detailed captions describe the guns illustrated and there is strong emphasis on the craftsmen who built these guns. The book includes an appendix which provides history and background information on the various gunmakers and companies involved and this also includes contact information. Amongst the manufacturers whose work appears in the book are examples from David McKay Brown, Purdey, Holland and Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards, William Powell, David Sinnerton and many others."
"David Grant is an internationally renowned photographer of guns and in this book he has photographs of the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking along with choice historical examples. Detailed captions describe the guns illustrated and there is strong emphasis on the craftsmen who built these guns. The book includes an appendix which provides history and background information on the various gunmakers and companies involved and this also includes contact information. Amongst the manufacturers whose work appears in the book are examples from David McKay Brown, Purdey, Holland and Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards, William Powell, David Sinnerton and many others."
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Book Code
61385
| Author | Grant (David) and Venters (Vic). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61385 |
| ISBN | 1846890691 / 9781846890697 |
| Book Description | Very good in rubbed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2010 |
| Publisher | Quiller. |
| Place | Wykey, Shropshire. |