Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 1210:
Sold for: $85
Description
A hardcover reference book titled ‘WALTHER MODELS PP and PPK 1929-1945,’ authored by James L. Rankin and assisted by Gary Green. This volume is a highly regarded specialist reference work on Walther pistols, frequently found as part of a larger multi-volume set and often encountered as signed first editions within the collector’s market. The book features a dark blue cloth-bound cover with gold foil-stamped lettering, including the ‘WALTHER’ banner and a prominent outline of a pistol on the front. Its interior contains paper pages with both descriptive text and numerous color photographic illustrations, including a detailed image of an engraved Walther Model PP pistol with ivory grips.
Condition report:
Good to very good condition. The dark blue cloth-bound covers and spine exhibit minor shelf wear, including light rubbing and faint surface marks consistent with age and handling. The gold foil-stamped lettering remains clear and legible. The internal pages are clean, well-preserved, and free from significant foxing, tears, or annotations. The binding is sound.
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