Gunsmiths of Pen-Mar-Va

1790-1840

by William S. Bowers 

First edition.  Mercersburg PA:  Irwinton Publishers, 1979  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Charcoal cloth covers are mostly clean, with silver title on spine.  Boards show a little edgewear.  Corners are scuffed.  See photos. 
• Spine has silver text and is bright with crushed ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• Pale gray end papers/ pastedowns show a little toning at edges.  
• Frontispiece is present.  
• Illustrations, black and white photographs, are bright and clear.  
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. 
• PS2025.1016

203 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches

First edition.  Charcoal boards with silver title.  Interior features many b/w photo illustrations.  Binding is secure, text block is solid.  A little rubbing at corners is the only sign of age.  Very Good condition.

Gunsmiths of Pen-Mar-Va 1790-1840 by William S. Bowers focuses on the history of gunsmiths in the Pen-Mar-Va region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.  Craftsmen working in a one-hundred mile radius of Hagerstown, Maryland are included.  Bowers provides detailed insights into the craftsmanship and business of gunsmiths during this period, making it a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts interested in the history of American gunmaking.

First edition.

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