5 engraved plates some spotting, other wood-engraved text illus., 16pp of advertisements at end; xvi+440pp; pencilled notes on front endpapers.
William Greener [1806-1869] was a gunmaker based in Birmingham. He invented a percussion system for firing cannon. He was famous for his percussion muzzle-loading shotguns and rifles.
5 engraved plates some spotting, other wood-engraved text illus., 16pp of advertisements at end; xvi+440pp; pencilled notes on front endpapers.
William Greener [1806-1869] was a gunmaker based in Birmingham. He invented a percussion system for firing cannon. He was famous for his percussion muzzle-loading shotguns and rifles.
| Binding | 8vo orig. blue cloth, spine gilt, worn, spne torn, piece detached but present, upper hinge loose, |
| Publication | 1st edit., Smith, Elder & Co, 1858. |
- Product Code: RGW22504
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