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Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot, the Brit version. Can't say that I have digested its whole yet, but the first page easily has one taking the bait and wanting to hole up and read it straight through. The quality of the book itself, the paper, binding and photography are all first class and it should hold up to the next generation with reasonable care. It appears to have an up close wood pigeon background on the book's cover as background to the 1899 Purdey depicted, a subtle & most appropriate choice, IMHO. I'm 40 pages or so deep now in methodical reading, after having to leaf through every page first just to look at the photographs and captions and taking a few liberties along the way. This book clearly has soul and it is both a modern one and one honoring the past that it celebrates. Not your average gun book, this one is refreshingly different and yet it stays within always reasonable tether, much as Phil Beasley's pigeon magnet. This book may well prove to create some new vintage gun users from the unannointed, and any that are already steeped in the lure will only appreciate it all the more.
Thanks, Dig!
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Can you post table of contents?
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Dig:
How can I get a copy of your book?
Regards
GKT
Texas Declaration of Independence 1836 -The Indictment against the dictatorship, Para.16:"It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments."
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I inquired with Skyhorse Publishing on the availability of the US edition of the book and recieved the following reply:
Phil, I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you! I was informed by Skyhorse that this title will be available sometime in January of 2008. However, Sterling Publishing will not be the distributor. For ordering information on this title please contact 'WW Norton' at 800-233-4830. If you have any questions please reply to this email or call our Customer Service Dept. at 800-367-9692. (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm est.) Have a great day!
Phil
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Got my signed copy from Dig today! Can't wait for a rainy day to sit down with it. Very nicely done done Dig!
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Craig
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GT just email Dig's website to get a copy!
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Craig,
What is Dig's website? I seen it before but don't recall were.
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Salutations to Diggory Hadoke. I to received the much anticipated copy of Diggory Hadoke new book “Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot” in the mail several weeks ago. I have been captivated ever since. The book is wonderful for anyone interested in history, development, care, selection and love for the vintage double gun and the art of wing shooting. A must for any student of the venerable double. Thank you Dig.
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Sorry - Dig's web site: http://www.vintageguns.co.uk/Just e mail and I'm sure he would be glad to send you his book. If your lucky you might get to speak to the delightful Martina.
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cant find it at the site. where do I look
Brian
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