Lot 116:
Naramore, Earl. Principles and Practice of Loading Ammunition. Thomas G. Samworth, 1954. (DJ)
Sold for: $300
Description
This hardcover volume is Earl Naramore’s Principles and Practice of Loading Ammunition, published in 1954 by Thomas G. Samworth at the Small Arms Technical Publishing Company in Georgetown, South Carolina. The work is a comprehensive technical manual on the mechanics and ballistics of handloading, part of the well-regarded Samworth Books on Firearms series. This particular copy is an important association volume, inscribed on the front flyleaf by the renowned outdoor legend, handloader, and writer Elmer Keith. The inscription, written in blue ink, reads Elmer Keith / Salmon – Ida, identifying it as having been part of the personal collection of the legendary firearms authority and author from Salmon, Idaho. The book is bound in publisher’s red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and is protected by its original pictorial dust jacket, which features a color-illustrated scene of a frontier couple by a fireplace. The interior contains approximately 915 pages of technical text accompanied by numerous black and white photographic illustrations and diagrams, including a detailed section on types of cartridge cases and defects. The rear of the dust jacket provides advertisements for contemporary firearms literature by Charles S. Landis.
Condition report:
The dust jacket is unclipped, retaining the original 10.00 dollar price on the spine, though a modern dealer price sticker is present on the lower right corner of the front panel. The jacket shows moderate shelf wear, including chipping and small tears at the head and tail of the spine and corners, along with some light creasing and surface rubbing. The red cloth binding is sturdy and the gilt lettering remains legible. Internally, the pages exhibit light toning consistent with age, but remain clean and free of significant foxing. The Elmer Keith inscription is clear and well-preserved.
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