Identification of Firearms from Ammunition Fired Therein

Description: Identification of Firearms from Ammunition Fired Therein with an Analysis of Legal Authoritiesby Jack D. Gunther & Charles O. Gunther New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1935 First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Blue cloth stamped in blind on front board; gilt titles to spine. xxviii + 342 pp. 6-1/8" x 9-1/4". Near fine in very good dust jacket. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown, & inscription ("John Moore / Midland, Texas / Oct 20, 1942") to front end paper. Otherwise, interior is clean & unmarked. Binding firm & square. Covers have mild rubbing & wear along edges, to corners & at spine ends. Dust jacket has minor chipping at spine ends, at corners & to top front edge; mild wear along edges with several small edge tears; moisture stain to bottom front corner; fading to spine, along flap folds & around edges of front & rear panels. DJ comes protected by new, archival cover. A very attractive & desirable copy of this landmark work that stressed rigorous scientific methodology in the study of bullet ballistics to identify firearms for aiding police investigations & presenting evidence at trials. Scarce, especially in this condition & in the very uncommon dust jacket. A great addition to your collection or as a gift. Ships well-packed in a box.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

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