Lot 353:
A Group of 4 Vintage Speer and Sierra Handgun and Rifle Reloading Manuals
Description
This lot consists of 4 vintage reloading manuals, providing a significant reference collection for ammunition handloading data from the late 20th century. The collection includes a sequential trio of Speer manuals: Number Nine, Number Ten, and Number 11, along with the Sierra Handgun Reloading Manual 3rd Edition. The Speer Number Nine manual was published by Omark Industries, Sporting Equipment Division, and features a multi-panel pictorial cover illustrating reloading and hunting activities. Speer Number Ten features a stylized thermal-graphic bullet illustration, while Number 11 displays a gold-toned cartridge headstamp graphic against a black background patterned with spent primers or brass components. The Sierra 3rd Edition manual is presented in a large-format binder-style hardcover with a prominent American flag and bullet motif. These volumes are noted for containing historical load data for various vintage powders and cartridges no longer found in modern editions.
Condition report:
The collection shows typical age-related shelf wear across all volumes. The Sierra manual (Photo 1) exhibits scuffing and edge wear to the binder covers. Speer Number 11 (Photo 2) shows light shelf wear at the spine and corners. Speer Number Ten (Photo 3) has a visible vertical crease or production line on the front cover near the spine. Speer Number Nine (Photo 3) displays fading to the yellow portions of the cover and standard shelf wear to the edges. All bindings appear structurally sound and the covers remain generally bright.
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