This is a must have for any Civil War library! It is a first edition copy of the book I.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes by Edward Scott Meadows. It was printed in 1987 and is so marked on the title page. It has 430 heavily illustrated pages for almost every style of holster and pistol cartridge box from the Civil War and other wars as well. It gives illustrations as well as measurements, weights and other details. This is a very good condition used hardcover with the beautiful gold embossed cover intact. This is a very tough to find book so don't miss it. It is a must have for your artifact library!