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K. L. Givens Books, Bella Vista, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks member since 1996
Hardback bound in light blue cloth-covered boards with black titles. Book has sunning along edges and spine, internally clean and unmarked. Book is a history and its use of the flask as a practical accessory to the firearm, from inception , through the ages. Black & white illustrated frontis with numerous other black and white photos and illustrations. Letter sequence indicates this is the 1st Bonanza Edition. Research indicate publishing date is circa 1953. 495 pages including the Index. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 020455
Title: The Powder Flask Book
Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York
Publication Date: 1953
Binding: Hardback
Condition: VG-
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Thus.
Book Type: Book
Seller: Thylacine Books, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. dj: fair. book: above avg to near fine minus bookplate. Seller Inventory # 43638
Seller: 3rd St. Books, Lees Summit, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged. Seller Inventory # 092882
Seller: THIS OLD BOOK, Brookfield, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. This old book with dust jacket is clean, solid and in great shape! This is an oversized hardcover book with 495 pages including many illustrations. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The prior owner wrote their name and date on the first end paper. The pages are otherwise clean with no soiling or tears. The copyright page shows 1953 as the published date. The dust jacket is over 99% intact with very light chipping on the spine edges, two (One inch) closed tears on both sides of the upper spine and light edgewear. I have placed the DJ in a fresh mylar jacket and this old book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box! Seller Inventory # 21586
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition thus. NYC: Bonanza, 1953. 1st remainder edition, VG/VG. Book and dust jacket have some wear to spine and corners. Profusely illustrated. Includes index. "TYreating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metal cartridge, and giving emphasis the powder flaks of the 19th century, noting the significance and value for shooters and collectors of antique arms and flaks." Double-column text, index. Nice copy, 496 pp. Seller Inventory # 008565
Seller: LJ's Books, Scobey, MT, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 496pp. Index. Filled with b/w photos and other illustrations. Top edges of two leaves have a small tear due to a publishing error. Top DJ spine has a few tiny tears. Selling online since 1999. Quick shipping; Secure packing! Seller Inventory # Abe4931
Seller: Star Cat Books, Bradford, VT, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Good condition, good dust jacket, boards have some water damage leading to some fading, dust jacket is slightly worn around the edges as well as slightly discolored. 495 pages. We are a small indie bookstore in scenic Vermont, specializing in children's, YA, and science fiction. Please consider buying from us and supporting indie bookstores and our bookstore cat, Wesley! Seller Inventory # 1041
Seller: Cultural Connection, Cape Coral, FL, U.S.A.
First printing of the Bonanza edition. Heavy 4to. 11 1/4" x 8 3/4". Grey cloth stamped in black. 1600 photo illustrations of flasks. Many more illustrations. photos and drawings. xv, 495 pages. Previous owner's bookplate on flyleaf. Tightly bound. Repair at top of spine. Some spots along page edges. Edge worn dust jacket in new clear acetate sleeve. Good/ Good. Seller Inventory # 027837
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The exterior and pages are lightly tanned at the edges. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition. Seller Inventory # mon0003794951
Seller: Burke's Books, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Ex-library with usual markings, Green cloth, gilt titles on spine. Text is unmarked. In Very good jacket in older mylar cover. Interior and binding in excellent condition. 495 pgs. Book. Seller Inventory # 38462
Seller: St Paul's Bookshop P.B.F.A., Peterborough, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1953. Vg large hardback copy in Vg jacket. 1cm tears to top of spine. Ex-owner's address label inside front cover. HEAVY! OVERSEAS SHIPPING EXTRA AT ACTUAL COST! Seller Inventory # 049753
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