About this title: Author Tom Turpin - who has been writing about firearms and engraving for three decades - gives us a welcome overview of the engraver's world, including a discussion of techniques and styles. As you will soon learn, there are subtle nuances to every engraving style, and every engraved firearm takes on its own unique character. The other part of the story is the engravers themselves. Learn how the masters discovered their calling and how they honed their craft. Their story, and the story of their art, is a compelling one. More than 200 full-colour photos make every page a treat for the eye. An ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Decorative Cloth
Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI
Date Published: 1999
Description: Collectible; Fine in Fine jacket. A very sharp copy of the 1999 1st edition. Immaculate and Fine in a bright, Near Fine pictorial dustjacket. Quarto, 208 pgs. read more
Edition: 1st edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780873416795ISBN:0873416791
Description: NF/NF, yes. 4to, 207pp, Just very very minor shelfwear to this book, dj is in a protective cover. The techniques and treasures of the world's greatest artists. read more
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