THE ART OF THE GUN: MAGNIFICENT COLTS, SELECTIONS FROM THE ROBERT M. LEE COLLECTIONS (VOLUMES I & 11)

Lee, Robert M. and Wilson, R.L.

ISBN 10: 097175330X / ISBN 13: 9780971753303

Published by Yellowstone Press, 2011

About this Item

> Description: 565 pages. Two huge volumes. 14.25" x 11.25. Over 1,000 illustrations. The ISBN number for Volume Two is 0971753350. The books are handsomely bound in cloth with gold stamping. The books are printed on the highest quality paper. BOTH VOLUMES ARE SIGNED BY AUTHORS ROBERT M. LEE AND R.L. WILSON. VOLUME I IS ALSO SIGNED BY WILLIAM M. KEYS, FORMER COLT PRESIDENT & CEO. All of the signers are now deceased. Absolutely stunning, beautiful original color photography depicting dozens of rare, finely embellished Colt firearms in amazing detail. There are many magnificent Colt firearms detailed here, from the earliest Colt Patersons to several contemporary examples. Many of the guns are pictured in actual size. Some of the best work of all of the Master Engravers who decorated Colt firearms is displayed. There are over 100,000 words of text. There is much fresh material and all original photography. The considerable fresh data and original illustrations present unprecedented detail in text, documents, and photographs of Colt revolvers, rifles, memorabilia. These are some of the most beautiful firearms ever made. Also included is the role of memorabilia, accessories, photography, and works of art in marketing Colt firearms. Included is a DVD which allows the book to be searched electronically. Also included is a copy of the publisher's BLAD in full color. Truly one of the finest gun book publishing efforts to date. The packaged weight of these two huge volume is about 18 pounds. Extra shipping required. Both Books are in Very Fine As New condition. The glossy Dust Jackets are somewhat rubbed but are still in Fine condition. Scarce with these signatures.

Seller Inventory # RC165

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE ART OF THE GUN: MAGNIFICENT COLTS, SELECTIONS FROM THE ROBERT M. LEE COLLECTIONS (VOLUMES I & 11)
• Publisher: Yellowstone Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097175330X
• ISBN 13: 9780971753303
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition, Limited Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • HUNTING
  • MILITARY
  • GUNS FIREARMS SHOOTING
  • FIREARMS GUN ENGRAVING
  • AMMUNITION/CARTRIDGES/ CARTRIDGE BOXES
  • GUNMAKERS ARMS MAKERS
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • ACCOUTREMENTS
  • OLD WEST (AMERICAN)

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Synopsis

"Magnificient Colts" has been featured on the Discovery Channel's American Guns." The books facilitate authentications of engraving, finishes & cases. the books contain new information & illustrations on Colts, the engravers, models, their finishes, accessories, advertising, period photographs of frontiersmen & other shooters.The books are a unique information-packed tool for buying & selling guns.