Description: A large amount of material presented in these volumes - all nicely illustrated. Many articles - all related to knives. Much historical information. Many types of knives covered. Some good info on Bowie Knife history. These books came from a retired U.S. Army Colonel. He was an avid collector and historian of guns, knives, bayonets, other military items and beyond. He had a large reference library - the best collectors always do. This listing is for three original softcover books. One price for the three. Free shipping to any of the 50 U.S. states. Book #1: KNIFE DIGEST - THE FIRST ANNUAL EDITION 1974 FIRST ANNUAL EDITION OF THE FIRST ANNUAL PUBLICATION EVER PRODUCED FOR THE CUTLERY ENTHUSIAST, COLLECTOR & MAKER. Edited by William L. Cassidy Published by Knife Digest Berkeley California 285 pages. Articles include: 'The American Bowies: Its Origin & Development', 'The Bowie Legend', 'A History of W. R. Case & Sons', 'Tour of the Case Factory', 'Sheffield Vignettes: A Photo Essay of the Golden Era', 'Special Pocket Knife Collector's Supplement', "W. D. 'Bo' Randall: Man & Knife', 'Bob Lovelss'. Book #2: Same as above - SECOND ANNUAL DELUXE EDITION 1976 160 pages. Articles include: 'City of Blades - Solingen', 'Smith & Wesson Knives', 'The Saga of Will and Finck', 'American Pocket Cutlery'. Has a few pages of color illustrations. Book #3: THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF KNIVES By B. R. Hughes and Jack Lewis. Published by Digest Books Northfield Illinois 1973 287 pages. Articles include: 'Bowie: Man & Knife', 'The Randall Look', 'The Almighty Buck', 'Folding Knives'. Overall condition is very good. No interior markings or staining. No torn or bent pages. No library markings. Bindings sound. All text and illustrations clean and clear. Covers and spines good also with little wear. See photos please. Returns accepted with full refund if you are not satisfied. (You would need to pay return shipping.) Sorry, no sales to Canada or anywhere other than 50 U.S. states. Books will be well packaged and shipped at my cost. If you visit someone, and you see no books in their house - Run Away! Run Away! SprRm-1-FJB-FKH
Price: 45 USD
Location: Sobieski, Wisconsin
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Berkeley California
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Signed: Yes
Author: William L. Cassidy - Editor
Publisher: Knife Digest
Topic: Knives
Subject: Knife History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1974
