Select Reference Books are offered as they become available. Many are duplicates from Dave Hillier's personal library, others from downsizing collectors, and many come directly from New England housecalls. For futher information on any book, or for shipping costs, please contact Lynn Hillier at lch@aaawt.com or 978-597-8084. If there is something specific you are seeking, speak up. We may just have one.

The Colt Engraving Books

The Colt Engraving Book, Volumes One, Hardcover, R.L. Wilson
Number 1,815 0f 3,000 copies, finely produced definitive resource
Date/Period: Bannerman's, 2001 Hardcover

Size: Large, 9.25" x 12.25", 525 pages, vertical (portrait) format

Condition: Like new, dust jacket

Additional Information: A must have for the Colt enthusiast, collector or professional.
The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, signed, written by R.L. Wilson. This is the third
edition enhanced from the original texts of 1974 and 1982. Updated and expanded;
more than 600 illustrations. This book is a must have along with the author's Book of
Colt Firearms, and Fine Colts as companion volumes. The author discusses pre-
Paterson and Paterson periods up to circa 1921 guns. Approximately 650 illustrations,
most in color. Beautifully printed, signed and numbered by the author, very well-
written…comprehensive narrative.

$175.00

500-673

The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, R.L. Wilson
Signed by Author, finely produced definitive resource
Date/Period: Bannerman's, 2001 Hardcover

Size: Large, 9.25" x 12.25", 883 pages, vertical (portrait) format

Condition: Like new, dust jacket

Additional Information: A must have for the Colt enthusiast, collector or professional.
The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, signed and written by R.L. Wilson. This is the
third edition enhanced from the original texts of 1974 and 1982. Updated and expanded;
must have along with the author's Book of Colt Firearms, and Fine Colts as companion
volumes. The author discusses information from the period of 1919 to 2000, and
documents Colt embellished firearms. Beautifully printed, signed and numbered by the
author, very well-written…comprehensive narrative.

$400.00

500-672

Book, The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945
Date/Period: 1999 (Collectors Library, 1^st Edition)

Book, The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945, entire view

Measurement: 419 pages

Condition: New condition, small libris impression

Additional Information: This book by R. Stephen Dorsey and Kenneth L. McPheeters
is a comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle. This tome
includes photographs and official army drawings of original saddles and other horse
equipment. In chronological order, the history of each specific area is covered with
insightful text based on in-depth research and period military documentation.
SADDLES, SADDLE TREES, SADDLE BAGS, CANTLE BAGS and POMMEL
POCKETS, BRIDLE BITS, STIRRUPS, SADDLE CLOTHS and SHABRAQUES,
GIRTHS and SURCINGLES…all comprehensively covered from the earliest days of the
Revolutionary War to the final dismounting of the US mounted troops after World War II.
This book features more than 900 photographs and drawings and answers many
questions about design, construction, modification, production and production facilities,
issue, and disposal of horse equipment through our nation's history. This book is the
standard reference for the collector, student, researcher, museum and antique dealer. A
rare tome on the American military saddle. It is thoroughly researched and has excellent
photographs.