(1985) 2000 reprint. Quiller Press. Wykey, Shrewsbury. 4to. Pp184. Colour & b/w photographs, illustrations, edges gilt. Light brown boards. Fine in dust-wrapper.
Notes: "This book tells the story of the London gun trade from the earliest days, and particularly from 1835 through the eyes of the most famous maker, Holland & Holland, and of their customers, their rivals, and their craftsmen." The great shots of India with the Prince of Wales, and to Africa with Sir Samuel Baker and Teddy Roosevelt and the infamous Duchess of Bedford in Great Britain. Also, extensive documentation of the patents and innovations in shotgun, rifle, puntgun and cartridge development. A fascinating and highly readable book.
