About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKrause Publications
ISBN-10087349363X
ISBN-139780873493635
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038834950
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorThomas D. Schiffer
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length10.9 In.
Item Weight1 Oz
Item Width8.2 In.
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2002
LCCN2001-096279
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition22
Book TitlePeters and King
Dewey Decimal338.7/6834/060973
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisToday, Peters Cartridge and King Powder draw considerable interest from serious collectors - boxes, calendars, powder kegs, and other items left behind by the two companies regularly fetch hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auction. Few people know the fascinating story behind these now-departed industrial powerhouses and why their products are so valuable today. This new volume will be a priceless addition for collectors and historians alike, tracing the evolution of Peters and King from frontier powder mills to sophisticated munitions makers and providing current values for collectible advertising and packaging items. A color section displays and prices the most popular collectibles such as powder kegs, tins, cartridge boxes, and calendars. Discover how they helped shape the current arms industry and shooting sports, and successfully created a loyal following that continues today., Trace the fascinating history of the Peters Cartridge and King Powder companies before Peters joined Remington Arms in this book covering their most popular and collectible advertising and packaging items. A 32-page color section displays and prices such collectibles as powder kegs, tins, cartridge boxes, and calendars.
LC Classification NumberTS538.S35 2002
Number of Pages256 pages
