THE SHOT GUN. By T.D.S. Purdey and Capt. J.A. Purdey. The Sportman's Library. Volume XX.
(1936) 1950 2nd edition reprint. Small 8vo (127 x 189mm). Pp167. B/w photographs, illustrations. Blind-stamped border to green cloth, spine titled in white. 8/6 net.
"Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". * This copy has a verso dust-wrapper: colour illustrations of tales from the Bible.
"Truly a book for a youthful sportsman, or the tyro who has taken up shooting late in life and feels that 'a working knowledge' of the shot gun and the simpler forms of ballistics will hold him in good stead", Shooting Times. Chapters include: The shot gun; Gun-fitting; The shooting school; Cartridges; Powder; Shot. Types of shooting in the British Isles: Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Rough shooting; The etiquette of shooting; The care of the gun; Clay bird shooting; Gun proof; "To those concerned". * This copy has a verso dust-wrapper: colour illustrations of tales from the Bible.
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Book Code
55310
| Author | Purdey (Thomas Donald Stuart) and Purdey (James Alexander). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 55310 |
| ISBN | B0007JFABS. |
| Book Description | Spotting to top edge, slight spotting to other edges, else very good in edge-rubbed dust-wrapper. *. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1950 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | London. |