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[FIREARMS]. Manuscript minute book for the Reading Rifle Club. Reading (Berkshire, England), 1901-1923. Established in 1900, containing all particulars of its growing membership, annual shooting programs and competitions, rules and regulations, financial statements, and the like, recorded in various hands over the years and containing several original signatures. A few of the club’s printed documents, some manuscript letters from members, and newspaper clippings are tipped in. Together with a printed pocket size 9 page handbook of the club’s rules. 8vo. 218 pages on watermarked lined paper. Approximately 9 ½ x 7 ½”. Half calf over dark teal cloth boards titled in gilt to spine, original marbled endpapers, bookbinder’s label to front pastedown. Endpapers reinforced at seam, otherwise in very good condition, a most interesting volume dealing with shooting as a sanctioned pastime. A fine example of a pre-war shooting club, nineteenth century firearms etiquette, and freedom to enjoy skilled gunnery competition. Full description available upon request.