SCHMIDT Rud., ATLAS zu Schmidt, Handfeuerwaffen / 56 tafeln mit 362 Zeichnungen in Farbendruck, Basel, B. Schwabe, 1875. [Bound together - Supplement] ATLAS zu Schmidt, Handfeuerwaffen / Erste Folge, 1878. Mit weiteren 20 Zeichnungstafeln in Farbendruck (Taf. 57 bis und mit 76), Basel, B. Schwabe, 1878. In 4to, [6 – p.155-157]+56 plates / [4]+20 plates.

Original edition of the main work by Rudolf Schmidt for Military Pistols, Rifles, and Cannons. With more than 360 color illustrations on 76 lithographed plates in colours. Includes register and list of drawings as well as tables: 1. List of the breech-loading rifle constructions introduced in the various states [from Bavaria to the United States of North America], 2. Table of the main dimensions and weights of various rear-loading rifles.

Bound in contemporary half calf red Morocco; spine with gilt lettering and decoration, slightly rubbed. Embossed red fabric boards, with light wear. Marbled end papers, first part rather browned and partly spotted; second part is pinted on better quality paper and present as Very Good. Rare copy.