A hardback copy of Hatcher's "Book of the Garand: Development of Semi-Automatic Rifles" in very good condition overall. The Book of the Garand (often called Hatcher's Book of the Garand) is the definitive historical and technical guide to the development of the iconic M1 Garand rifle. Written by Major General Julian S. Hatcher—a renowned firearms expert and U.S. Army Ordnance officer—the book covers the weapon's evolution from the early semiautomatic hunting rifles of the 1920s to its massive combat production during WWII. The hardback edition like this sells on Amazon right now for $89.79 used. Bidders are welcome to preview items in person during our normal operating hours Tuesday through Saturday 11am-6pm. Estimated shipping parcel size (LxWxH) 18 inches x 14 inches x 4 inches. Please note, shipping estimates are provided for LiveShipping calculations only and may vary based on weight and location. The auction house will combine multiple lots to reduce shipping cost. Please inform the auction house prior to paying your invoice for special shipping requests. Our primary method of shipping is via UPS Ground.