| THE SHOOTING FIELD WITH HOLLAND & HOLLAND by PETER KING 1985 HB...
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THE SHOOTING FIELD WITH HOLLAND & HOLLAND by PETER KING 1985 HB DJUp for auction is a hardback book entitled ''THE SHOOTING FIELD; with Holland & Holland'' by Peter King. Published by Quiller Press, London in 1985.Crimson cloth with silvered edges.176 pages Illustrated with numerous vintage black and photos and colored photos. A history of the firm, with examples of fine guns and rifles, famous shots, information on manufacture, proof, cartridges, big game rifles, the shooting school, punt guns, big game hunting in India and Africa, etc. Includes a chapter of information on Holland & Holland punt guns, including a photograph of ''Testing a punt gun at Holland's Shooting Grounds'' in about 1910 This book tells the story of the London gun trade from the earliest days, and particularly from 1835 through the eyes of the most famous maker, Holland & Holland, and of their customers, their rivals, and their craftsmen.'' Chapters include: Holland & Holland 1835-1905; The London and Birmingham gun trade; The Field Trials of 1883; Two wars, two depressions, Holland & Holland 1905-1959; The events of 1959, 1960-1985; At the factory; The Proof House; The School; A diversion on clothing; Great guns, some Edwardians at sport, and royalty; The days of the Raj; Big game hunting; Punt guns; The anatomy of elegance - Value: 2 to 50
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