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Vintage Brown Hardcover Book with Slipcase The Story of American Hunting and Firearms (1959) - Illustrated Collectible History
Vintage Brown Hardcover Book with Slipcase The Story of American Hunting and Firearms (1959) - Illustrated Collectible History
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📚 A richly detailed vintage volume from 1959, The Story of American Hunting and Firearms offers a sweeping look at early American hunting culture and weaponry. Bound in a handsome marbled brown hardcover with gilt lettering and accompanied by its original slipcase, this illustrated edition features vivid colour plates and technical drawings. Perfect for display in a study, library, or lodge, it’s both a collector’s piece and a conversation starter.
Overall, book is in average vintage/used condition. Light wear can be seen. Please see all of the photos. 📚
⌛History Behind The Piece⌛
This book was published by Outdoor Life in 1959 under the Popular Science Publishing Company in New York. Outdoor Life was one of America’s most influential sporting magazines, widely read throughout the mid-20th century for its writing on hunting, fishing, and conservation. This edition captures that golden era, combining fine illustrations with cultural commentary at a time when post-war America had a strong nostalgia for frontier traditions.
Overall Book Dimensions (Approximate):
13.75" L : 1.25" W
Book Weight (Approximate):
1.65 kg or 3.64 lbs
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