Lot 557:
John T. Amber Edited Gun Digest Annuals and Sierra Reloading Manual Lot, 1961-1971
Sold for: $25
Description
A comprehensive lot of eight historical publications focused on firearms, shooting, and ammunition reloading, primarily dating from the 1960s and early 1970s. The core of the lot consists of seven editions of the highly regarded Gun Digest annual, edited by John T. Amber, a key figure in 20th-century firearms literature. Specific editions include the 1961 (45th Anniversary, $2.95), 1964 (18th Edition), 1969 (Twenty-Third Anniversary, $4.95), 1970 (24th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, $4.95), and the 1971 Silver Anniversary Deluxe Edition (25th, $6.95). Also included are the Gun Digest Treasury, a compilation featuring the best content from the first 20 years of the publication, and one undated red, white, and blue edition of Gun Digest. These softcover digests serve as crucial historical catalogs and reference guides, detailing contemporary rifles, shotguns, handguns, and accessories of the era. The eighth item is a large black ring binder titled Sierra Bullets Handgun Reloading Manual, featuring green and yellow cover graphics. This manual contains detailed reloading data and instructions pertinent to the period. The publications are predominantly glossy or thick paper softcovers.
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