This book is a good basic overview of early American knives.  Many types of knives presented - Bowie knives, military knives, Indian knives, pocket knives, etc.  A good general guide for historians and collectors.

Size of this book is  9 1/2" x 7".   178 pages.   Illustrated with many photos in black and white.  

This listing is for one original, complete hardcover book with dust jacket.   Free shipping to any of the 50 U.S. states.

AMERICAN KNIVES  -  THE FIRST HISTORY AND COLLECTOR'S GUIDE

By Harold L. Peterson.  Published by The Gun Room Press  Highland Park New Jersey.  This copy is a 1980 reprint.  (This book was first published in 1958.)

The first blank page of the book has a small label from the previous owner.

Very good condition overall.  No interior markings or stains.  No torn or bent pages.  No library markings.  Binding sound.   All text and photos clean and clear.  Covers and spine very good also.  Dust jacket has some wear at edges.  See photos please.  

Returns accepted with full refund if you are not satisfied. (You would need to pay return shipping.)  Sorry, no sales to Canada or anywhere other than 50 U.S. states.  Book will be well packaged and shipped at my cost.

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