International/priority shipping will cost more than quoted due to size of book. Signed and inscribed by author on title page, "To "Hangin" Judge - .Best wishes of the author Thomas D. Schiffer." Binding tight; interior clean; previous owner name embossed and in ink on ffep. The unique, authoritative history of two closely related and innovative shooting sports companies. Both black and white and color photos. 255pp., including index.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Peters and King - The Birth and Evolution of the Peters Cartridge Co. and the King Powder Co.

Publisher

Krause Publications, Inc., Iola, WI

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

087349363X

ISBN 13

9780873493635

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

Guns and Hunting

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Synopsis

Today, Peters Cartridge and King Powder draw considerable interest from serious collectors�boxes, calendars, powder kegs, and other items left behind by the two companies regularly fetch hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auction.

Few people know the fascinating story behind these now-departed industrial powerhouses and why their products are so valuable today. This new volume will be a priceless addition for collectors and historians alike, tracing the evolution of Peters and King from frontier powder mills to sophisticated munitions makers and providing current values for collectible advertising and packaging items. A color section displays and prices the most popular collectibles such as powder kegs, tins, cartridge boxes, and calendars.

Discover how they helped shape the current arms industry and shooting sports, and successfully created a loyal following that continues today.

� Follow the history of Peters Cartridge and King Powder
� Contains current values for collectible product packaging and promotional advertising premiums
� Features a 32-page color section that depicts and prices their most popular collectibles

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