Lot 148:
Brownell, Bob. Gunsmith Kinks, Volumes I-IV. Brownells Inc., 1983-2000.
Sold for: $100
Description
A set of 4 volumes of the Gunsmith Kinks series by Bob Brownell, published by Brownells Inc. The collection comprises Volume I, Volume II, Volume III, and Volume 4. Volume I is bound in publisher’s textured gray-green cloth with gilt-stamped titles on the front board. Volumes II, III, and 4 are hardcovers with pictorial dust jackets featuring humorous cartoons signed by F. Brownell and Son. The dust jackets bear copyright dates of 1983, 1993, and 2000. The works are octavo in size and contain technical data, shop tips, and anecdotal information related to the gunsmithing trade.
Condition report:
The set shows significant signs of use and age. Dust jackets are yellowed with visible foxing and moisture staining. There is heavy edge wear throughout the jackets, including chipping and tearing at the head and foot of the spines. Volume 4 has a large area of paper loss at the base of the front panel and spine of the dust jacket. Volume I shows rubbing to the cloth at the extremities and shelf wear to the boards.
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