Jan C. Still Books.

A.Mifsin · 07-17-2011, 11:22 AM

It seems that Jan C. Still Books are demanding high prices, who ever have one fore sale, any particular reason why ?
Alf.

Edward Tinker · 07-17-2011, 11:26 AM

Yes, they are some of the best around. Each era is covered and in detail.

If you don't have them, you should at least have the ones of the era you like.

Right now you can still buy Central Powers new from him; when he gets sold out of them, the price will shoot up; demand and his name.

His books have a good reputation, and cover many areas, so folks like them.

Ed

A.Mifsin · 07-17-2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks Ed, I was just curious, I have 5 of them which I think they make the set. I hope.
Alf.

Hugo Borchardt · 07-17-2011, 11:41 AM

They are very high quality large format books with lots of full page photographs. Plus Jan Still is like the Stephen King of Luger collecting. The detail, research and material just don't get any better than that, with all due respect to the other very excellent writers on the subject.

Once his books sold out, they jumped 2-3 times in price simply due to scarcity. Most serious luger collectors would never think of selling theirs so you just don't see many for sale and therefore demand a premium.

I am always looking for a copy of Third Reich Lugers for a great price as I don't collect "Natzi" guns but am missing that one from my book collection. I was sick a few months ago to miss one on an auction site that had been sitting there 3 days for a buy it now price less than the cover price.

Clark

cirelaw · 07-17-2011, 02:07 PM

The Bibles of Lugerdom! It amazed me how Jan brought it all together. I'm sitting in a rehab hospital will 2 of His books.

07-17-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Jan C. Still Books. It seems that Jan C. Still Books are demanding high prices, who ever have one fore sale, any particular reason why ? Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Yes, they are some of the best around. Each era is covered and in detail. If you don't have them, you should at least have the ones of the era you like. Right now you can still buy Central Powers new from him; when he gets sold out of them, the price will shoot up; demand and his name. His books have a good reputation, and cover many areas, so folks like them. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-17-2011, 11:36 AM	#3
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks Ed, I was just curious, I have 5 of them which I think they make the set. I hope. Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

07-17-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	They are very high quality large format books with lots of full page photographs. Plus Jan Still is like the Stephen King of Luger collecting. The detail, research and material just don't get any better than that, with all due respect to the other very excellent writers on the subject. Once his books sold out, they jumped 2-3 times in price simply due to scarcity. Most serious luger collectors would never think of selling theirs so you just don't see many for sale and therefore demand a premium. I am always looking for a copy of Third Reich Lugers for a great price as I don't collect "Natzi" guns but am missing that one from my book collection. I was sick a few months ago to miss one on an auction site that had been sitting there 3 days for a buy it now price less than the cover price. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

07-17-2011, 02:07 PM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	The Bibles of Lugerdom! It amazed me how Jan brought it all together. I'm sitting in a rehab hospital will 2 of His books.