Lot 1322:
Ramage, Ken (Ed.). Gun Digest 2008. Gun Digest Books, 2007. 62nd Edition. (Two Volumes)
Description
This lot consists of two softcover reference books focused on firearms history and cataloging. The primary volume is Gun Digest 2008, 62nd Edition, edited by Ken Ramage and published by Gun Digest Books, an imprint of F+W Publications. This 568-page large-format trade paperback serves as an illustrated firearms catalog, featuring feature reports and new product reviews. The front cover displays Ruger rifles and cartridges, while the back cover features a Ruger rifle and a GP100 revolver. The copyright page identifies the ISBN-13 as 978-0-89689-499-0.
The second volume is GUN: A Visual History, published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This pictorial guide features material from the larger work “Weapon” and provides a chronological visual history of firearms spanning 700 years. The front cover illustrates a diverse range of weaponry including a flintlock pistol, a scoped Target revolver, and a modern semi-automatic pistol. The back cover lists the ISBN-13 as 978-0-7566-9573-6 and highlights sections on iconic weapons, gunmakers, and famous gunslingers. Both volumes are printed on glossy paper with extensive color photography throughout.
Condition report:
Both volumes exhibit moderate shelf wear consistent with use. The Gun Digest 2008 shows visible scuffing to the front cover and some light creasing at the corners (photo 1). The spine edges show minor color loss from rubbing. GUN: A Visual History shows light edge wear and a small crease on the lower right corner of the front cover (photo 1). The back covers of both books remain clean with legible barcodes and pricing information, showing only minor surface scratches (photo 2). Internal pages appear intact and free of major markings or tears in the visible views.
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