Peters and King - The Birth and Evolution of the Peters Cartridge Co. and the King Powder Co.
Language: English
Published by Krause Publications, Inc., Iola, WI, 2002
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Second Edition Books, Butte, MT, U.S.A.Second Edition Books
AbeBooks seller since March 6, 1998
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 88.00
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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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- Title
- Peters and King - The Birth and Evolution of the Peters Cartridge Co. and the King Powder Co.
- Author
- Schiffer, Thomas D.
- Publisher
- Krause Publications, Inc., Iola, WI
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 087349363X
- ISBN 13
- 9780873493635
- Dimensions
- 11 1/4" Tall
- Seller catalogs
- Guns and Hunting
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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Second Edition Books
Butte, MT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 6, 1998
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