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  1. 26-03-2021, 08:14 PM #1
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    Would I lie to you.....

    Now I know it is not on the shelf at W H Smiths yet, but a sneaky look at the first 50 pages of the best BSA collectors book EVER should be with us this Spring/Summer. I am too daft to be able to convert a file to picture, but with permission from the Author, I can give you an idea of a cover shot.
    See you on 7th July

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  2. 26-03-2021, 08:20 PM #2
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    So with a Webley Pistol book imminent 2021 is looking good.
    See you on 7th July

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  3. 26-03-2021, 08:28 PM #3
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    I’m not particularly interested in BSAs, and even I’m excited by this.
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  4. 26-03-2021, 08:34 PM #4
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    This book has been eagerly awaited for a while. Not a fan of the title though. Any book with 'Collectors' in the title is often perceived to be dated very quickly

    Is it Possible to pre order copies from the Author?
    Last edited by WebleyWombler; 26-03-2021 at 08:42 PM. Reason: Thought of something else.
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  5. 26-03-2021, 08:47 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by WebleyWombler View Post
    This book has been eagerly awaited for a while. Not a fan of the title though. Any book with 'Collectors' in the title is often perceived to be dated very quickly

    Is it Possible to pre order copies from the Author?

    I will ask, maybe he will delete the word 'Collectors' on your copies
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  6. 26-03-2021, 09:07 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by WebleyWombler View Post

    Is it Possible to pre order copies from the Author?
    Not yet as I don't want to take any payments until i have printed material in my hands. Don't worry, there will be plenty to go round once the book has been printed.

    I am self publishing and currently formatting 109,000 words and over 500 images into what I hope will be a coherent work.

    Stay tuned, as they say....

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  7. 26-03-2021, 09:14 PM #7
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    Fantastic news, John! Good for you!
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  8. 26-03-2021, 09:37 PM #8
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    An excellent looking tome! Nice work!
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  9. 26-03-2021, 09:51 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    Fantastic news, John! Good for you!
    It's only taken 10 years Danny but nearly there....

    John
    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
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  10. 26-03-2021, 11:05 PM #10
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    Cool Sounds good John!Eagerly looked forward to...

    Talk about magnificent obsession.......the Brits and their bezzers!!Trev
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  11. 26-03-2021, 11:16 PM #11
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    I’ve got my money ready, looking forward to reading it John.

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  12. 26-03-2021, 11:22 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    Not yet as I don't want to take any payments until i have printed material in my hands. Don't worry, there will be plenty to go round once the book has been printed.

    I am self publishing and currently formatting 109,000 words and over 500 images into what I hope will be a coherent work.

    Stay tuned, as they say....

    John M
    It's been a long wait. but not much longer to go now. really looking forward to getting a copy.
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    Hope you post to the US!
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  14. 26-03-2021, 11:32 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    I will ask, maybe he will delete the word 'Collectors' on your copies

    Many people expect 'Collectors guides' to include prices and that very quickly Dates them. If the title just says 'Guide' customers expect it to be just that, a furnishing of information and that can be almost timeless.

    i'm thinking that John may well be thinking of a wider customer base than just us enthusiasts on here.

    Either way, I'm certainly up for a couple of copies
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  15. 27-03-2021, 12:18 AM #15
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    Wow, that is excellent news! Definitely hope to get my hands on a signed copy!
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