Christie, Manson and Woods Ltd, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First edition signed by Unsworth above his name on the title page, near fine, oversized cloth hardcover shows some bumping to bottom corners, else tight and clean, in near fine dust jacket that shows a hint of toning at spine. 278 pages with illustrations in b & W and color, index, notes and bibliography. Good looking copy of this work that features a family biography, individual descriptions of early weapons, serial number of every recorded early weapon and much, much more.

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Bookseller: Barker Books & Vintage (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 32427
Title: The Early Purdeys
Author: Unsworth, L. Patrick
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
ISBN 10: 0903432471
ISBN 13: 9780903432474
Publisher: Christie, Manson and Woods Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1996
Keywords: Butte, Montana; Collectibles; Great Falls, Montana; Helena, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Rare Books ; Used Books ;

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