Pyrotechnica Occasional Papers in Pyrotechnics Issues 1-9, 11-13 by Cardwell, Robert G - 1990

Austin, Texas: Robert G. Cardwell, 1990. First Edition. Wraps. Near Fine. First Edition. 12 of 15 (?) issues published. Mostly 8 1/2 x 11 inches, stapled. Various paginations. Near fine overall, several issues with some staining. Wraps. A nice grouping of this early amateur pyrotechnics magazine. OCLC notes that this serial ran for at least 15 issues. It includes papers from many well known experts in the field. The inaugural print run was 100 issues, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, stapled folded paper. Production values and no doubt the print run were much larger for later issues which feature full color covers and a larger format. Many technical issues reviewed, sufficient enough that later issues note that incorrectly applying them could lead to dire consequences. A scarce periodical, with only a dozen or so institutions reporting any issues in their collections.