Hardcover in the original burgundy boards, titled in gilt to the spine. Jacket unclipped.
"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: 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.
