Paradox The Story of Col. G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland SIGNED , Lake, Baker

by D. J. Baker, R. E. Lake

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First edition · Signed

Description Paradox: The Story of Col. G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland, and the Paradox Rifled Shot and Ball Gun – Volume I By David J. Baker & Roger E. Lake – Signed by Roger E. Lake Excellent and difficult-to-find reference work devoted to Colonel G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland, and the development and history of the famous Paradox rifled shot-and-ball gun. Published by the authors in 2010, this substantial large-format hardcover contains 281 pages and is extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, historical material, firearms details and records. The book covers the life and inventions of Colonel G.V. Fosbery, the origins and development of the Paradox system, Holland & Holland production history, and numerous variations of the Paradox, including the 12-bore, Heavy Load Black Powder, Nitro, Nitro Magnum, Long Range, Express and other bore sizes. This copy is signed by co-author Roger E. Lake on the title page. ISBN: 978-1-4507-0454-0 ISBN-10: 1450704549 Publication Year: 2010 Format: Hardcover Edition: First Edition Authors: David J. Baker & Roger E. Lake Volume: Volume I Pages: 281 Condition: Very good to excellent overall and exceptionally clean. The book appears to have seen very little use and may never have been fully read. Covers are clean and attractive with only a few small/light marks, primarily on the rear cover. Pages are clean and bright. At one location near the center sewn gathering/signature, there is a small amount of visible separ

• Publisher: Independent Publisher
• Year: 2010
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781450704540
• Condition: Very Good

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