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Fine Colts: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection by R Wilson

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Fine Colts: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection by R Wilson

Item Details

Description

Book: Fine Colts: The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection

Author: R. L. Wilson

Publishing: Doylestown, Pennsylvania: Republic Publishing Co. 1999

Size: 12.4 x 9.4 inches

Pages: 125

First Edition

# 2636 of 3000 limited edition numbered and signed copies

Limitation page printed separately and laid in, signed by both author and collector

From front flap: "The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection is the finest comprehensive group of percussion Colt firearms ever assembled, particularly featuring presentation examples, engravings by several craftsmen, and combinations of finishes, grips, casings, and accessories."

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Condition

Fine. Light shelfwear to pictorial dust jacket, else fine. Dark red cloth over boards, with cover and spine lettered in gilt. Previous owner's name to half-title page. Binding is tight and sound. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked.