David & Charles, North Pomfret, 1984.

8vo, 248pp. Black & white illustrations. A fine hardback copy hand-bound in navy morocco with gilt decorations and edges. Housed in marbled slipcase. Previous owner's signature.

History of the sporting shotgun and rifle maker firm, James Purdey & Sons. Limited to 250 copies, signed and numbered by the author and second generation proprietor, Richard Beaumont.