9780873493635 - Peters and King: The Birth & Evolution of the Peters Cartridge Co. & the King Powder Co. di Schiffer, Thomas D. (18 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Very nice clean unmarked copy. Illustrated with photographs with some in color, chronology, bibliography, index, 255 pages.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardcover with dustjacket. Cover clean with minor shelfwear. Interior clean, binding tight. Jacket gently rubbed. Only the title page has some foxing as shown. All other pages are very good. no scent. No stray marks. Your purchase benefits literacy and summer reading programs in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. We ship every business day. All books ship in cardboard bookfolds with delivery confirmation. Sets or unusually heavy items ship in a box.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy; larger-format.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Dust jacket in clear protector. Profusely illustrated. 255pp 2.23lb 11.2x8.5x0.7in.

Hardback. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. CLEAN!! No marks. GIFT QUALITY. LIKE NEW in a VERY GOOD+ dust jacket. HAS NOT BEEN READ . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) The Early Days -- 2.) The Peters Cartridge Company -- 3.) The Great Explosion and Fire of July 15, 1890 -- 4.) Peters, King, the Lindsleys and the *Grand* American Handicap -- 5.) Peters, King and the Shooting Sports -- 6.) Kings Mills Ordnance Plant (KMOP) -- 7.) Explosions at the King Powder Company -- 8.) Working at Peters Cartridge Company -- 9.) The Peters Arms and Sporting Goods Company -- 10.) Life as a Resident of Kings Mills -- 11.) The Kentucky Connection: KICO (King Powder Company) Plant in Wurtland, Kentucky -- 12.) Exhibition Shooters and Promoters -- 13.) Collectibles -- 14.) Epilogue ------- * APPENDICES: A.) Lawsuits involving Peters -- B.) Kings Mills Ordnance Plant (KMOP) -- C.) Reminiscences of Betsey Kendall King (Mrs. Joseph Warren King I) -- D.) James Q. du Pont -- E.) Philip Quayle -- F.) W. A. Tewes -- G.) Lammot du Pont -- H.) Helen Hooven Santmyer on the King Family -- I.) Trademark Introduction Dates ------- * Chronology -- * Bibliography -- * Index. . . . . . Students of American arms will follow the birth and evolution of the sometimes-convoluted course of business of these two companies, one of which eventually became part of today's Remington Arms Company. The author's carefully researched work accurately records the detailed histories of Peters and King and includes the chronology of significant events and key lawsuits, as well as detailed information regarding trademarks and their application. Today there is an active collector's market for the advertising and packaging of the two companies and for their ammunition as well. The author provides over 160 color illustrations of these rare items and current market pricing for most.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Text is LIKE NEW. Very Clean. No writing or tears to text. Has owner sticker inside. Book and Dust Jacket have minor edge wear.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. ***Please Read*** No marks on text - My shelf location k-13-d*.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Book is LIKE NEW. Very Clean. No writing or tears. Dust Jacket has very minor shelf wear (no tears). A Fine Book in a Near Fine Dust Jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. International/priority shipping will cost more than quoted due to size of book. Signed and inscribed by author on title page, "To "Hangin" Judge - .Best wishes of the author Thomas D. Schiffer." Binding tight; interior clean; previous owner name embossed and in ink on ffep. The unique, authoritative history of two closely related and innovative shooting sports companies. Both black and white and color photos. 255pp., including index. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near fine. No reference to later printing. Near fine, oversized hardcover (8 1/2 by 11) with bit of a musty smell at least for now shows foxing to title page, in a near fine dust jacket that shows foxing to jacket reverse. 255 pages with index, black & whites and color illustrations. Still a nice copy of this ".unique, authoritative history of two closely related and innovative shooting sports companies.".

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. LIKE NEW. Very Clean. No writing or tears. A Fine Book in a Fine Dust Jacket. Appears Unread.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Signed and inscribed by author.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Follow the history of Peters Cartridge and King Powder, with current values for collectible product packaging and promotional advertising premiums and a color pricing section of popular items. hardcover with dust jacket, 256 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Hunting and Fishing. ISBN: 087349363x. ISBN/EAN: 9780873493635. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 15711.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Signed by Author. DJ in mylar. 8.5"x11.25" 255 numbered indexed pgs. Midnight blue leatherette boards w/gold foil letters on front and spine. Author inscription: "Sept 2002 To J.D. Hood.Best Wishes Thomas D. Schiffer." Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean w/soft tone. Not x-library, unclipped ($44.95), unmarked, no bumps. Price cover secure ship in cardboard box w/track #. Collectibles listed, illustrated and priced. Today, Peters Cartridge and King Powder draw considerable interest from serious collectors-boxes, calendars, powder kegs, and other items left behind by the two companies regularly fetch hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auction. Few people know the fascinating story behind these now-departed industrial powerhouses and why their products are so valuable today. This new volume will be a priceless addition for collectors and historians alike, tracing the evolution of Peters and King from frontier powder mills to sophisticated munitions makers and providing current values for collectible advertising and packaging items. A color section displays and prices the most popular collectibles such as powder kegs, tins, cartridge boxes, and calendars. Discover how they helped shape the current arms industry and shooting sports, and successfully created a loyal following that continues today. Follow the history of Peters Cartridge and King Powder Contains current values for collectible product packaging and promotional advertising premiums Features a 32-page color section that depicts and prices their most popular collectibles. Signed.

Condizione: Sehr gut. 4° (28,5 x 22 cm). 255 S., mit zahlreichen Abbildungen (teils farbig) und graphischen Darstellungen. Blauer Original-Ganzkunstlederband mit goldgeprägtem Einband- und Rückentitel und farbig illustriertem Schutzumschlag. Einwandfreies Exemplar.