FINE AND RARE 1ST EDITION “ARMSMEAR” A MEMORIAL TO SAMUEL COLT.

This book was privately printed in New York, 1866 in an edition of 500 and dedicated to “Mrs. Samuel Colt” by the author and editor Henry Bernard. Armsmear refers to the Colt Estate and this 400 page plus volume gives history of Colt and his various arms he made til his death. This is a fine example bound in full green Moroccan leather with gold decoration and raised bands on spine. Book also exhibits gilt edges and French marbled end papers. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with scuffing and edge wear. Hinges both professionally repaired. Gilt edges, marbled end papers are fine. Book is complete as colated including all 82 illustrations. Tissue guard is missing from one plate, though others appear intact with only an occasional fold or small tear. 4-55195 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1327

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1327	$0.00	FINE AND RARE 1ST EDITION “ARMSMEAR” A MEMORIAL TO SAMUEL COLT. This book was privately printed in New York, 1866 in an edition of 500 and dedicated to “Mrs. Samuel Colt” by the author and editor Henry Bernard. Armsmear refers to the Colt Estate and this 400 page plus volume gives history of Colt and his various arms he made til his death. This is a fine example bound in full green Moroccan leather with gold decoration and raised bands on spine. Book also exhibits gilt edges and French marbled end papers. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with scuffing and edge wear. Hinges both professionally repaired. Gilt edges, marbled end papers are fine. Book is complete as colated including all 82 illustrations. Tissue guard is missing from one plate, though others appear intact with only an occasional fold or small tear. 4-55195 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1327 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE AND RARE 1ST EDITION “ARMSMEAR” A MEMORIAL TO SAMUEL COLT.