This book is inscribed by the author to a previous owner
PUBLISHER AND COPYRIGHT
David and Charles, Fourth impressions, 1985
SIZE and ATTRIBUTES
Hardcover measuring 6-1/42" x 9-1/2", 248 pages. Decorative endpapers.
CONDITION
Very good. The jacket of this book has some fading along the edges of the front cover. Otherwise this book is like new.
COMMENTS
James Purdey & Sons Ltd. Gun and rifle maker of London is a truly remarkable firm. This book brings to light the colorful characters of the five generations of the Purdey family and follows the fortunes of the firm from 1814 to the 1980's.
This book tells the story of a great gunmaking firm which has survived the test of time, and which has had the honor to be granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to every English monarch from Queen Victoria to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
wonderful Selection of fishing an hunting stories from an accomplished sportsman writer. Many of these first appeared in Field and Stream, Outdoor Life and Sports Afield.
A must have book for those interested in the topic at hand!
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