The Dutch Luger (Parabellum) by Bas J. Martens and Guus de Vries - 1994: A Complete History

The Dutch Luger (Parabellum): A Complete History by Bas J. Martens and Guus de Vries (Ironside International Publishers Inc., 1st edition 1994). Detailed study, well illustrated throughout. Hardback in dustwrapper. pp [12], 269, including b/w illustrations. Size: 11.25 x 8.75 inches approx. (287mm x 223mm). A nice, clean copy. *International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed where available.*

Greenhill Books, 1995-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Ironside International Publishers; Alexandria, 1994. Hardcover. First Edition. A Fine, tan binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, minimal handling marks, mild rubbing to board and spine edges, in a Near Fine, minimal handling/scuff marks to panels, trace edge/corner wear, mild sunning to verso panel/flap margins, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 269pp., indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

From the front end flap of the dj: "Although the amount of literature published about the Luger continues to grow this book describes a part of the Luger's past which is still little known: its history in the Netherlands. The Netherlands, one of the first countries to hold extensive pistol trials, from 1899 until 1906, finally made the Luger the pistol the official service handgun for the Dutch East Indies Army and the Dutch Navy." This book, "gives an extensive description of the Dutch pistol trials, the Luger's competitors in these trials, (such as the Browning, Mannlicher, Mauser, Roth and Schwarzlose) and the different models of the Luger in Dutch service." The book and dj are both in excellent condition. The dj is in Brodart. Dimensions and weight approximate. Shipping via Media Mail to the lower 48 US only.

Greenhill Books, 1995-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Spine of dust jacket is lightly sun faded.