Burrard (Major Gerald) In the Gunroom
£95
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1930.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.
‘One hundred questions concerning shot guns answered by one of the greatest living gun experts…’ (jacket blurb)
In stock
Minor foxing, bookseller’s small blind-stamp to title, ink name to half-title; cloth slightly discoloured but overall very good; jacket with a little wear near head of spine, but otherwise very good.
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