Rifles of Colonial America

Volumes I and II

by George Shumway 

First, limited edition, two volumes.  York, PA:  George Shumway Publisher, 1980  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition, with a VERY GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Mustard buckram covers are mostly clean, with gilt title at spine.  Boards show a little edgewear.  Corners are sharp.  See photos.  
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with firm ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• Coordinating mustard end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Illustrations are bright and clear.  
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges are foxed at head edge, have a few spots.  
• DJ looks great behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals some edgewear, chipped corners, closed tears and chips along head edge, bumping and small closed tears along foot, a little soil to back cover.  See photos. 
• PS2026.0722

655 pages. 9 x 12 inches

ISBN: 0-87387-079-4 (Vol. I); 0-87387-082-4 (Vol. II)

Publisher's mustard buckram boards with gilt titles to spine.  Matching mustard dust jacket with title, ornament and illustration in black, now behind archival Mylar wrap.  Bindings are tight and square.  Interiors are clear and bright.  Foxing spots along head edge, some edgewear and chipping to dust jackets.  A Very Good Plus set of this limited edition reference work.

Part of the Longrifle Series edited by George Shumway, these two volumes are dedicated to the artistry, manufacture, and importance of the American longrifle in the Colonial period.  Fully illustrated.

Unique edition of 2800 copies.  

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