1961. First Published in G. 280 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Full title: Early Percussion Firearms A History Of Early Percussion Firearms Ignition From Forsyth To Winchester .44.40. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.