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"A Handfull of Western Books, A Second Handful of Western Books, A Third Handful of Western Books."

Three Volume Set, each inscribed by the author

A Handfull of Western Books, J. Christian Bay A Handfull of Western Books, J. Christian Bay A Handfull of Western Books, J. Christian Bay A Handfull of Western Books, J. Christian Bay

9892 Bay, J. Christian, A Handfull of Western Books, A Second Handful of Western Books, A Third Handful of Western Books., 3 Vol. Set. Published by Friends of Walter M. Hill. 1935, 1936 and 1937 first editions each inscribed by the author, Good to very good. The glassine covers are in poor shape on volume one and two, fair on volume 3. 1935 first edition with 44 pages, 1936 first edition with 56 pages, 1937 first edition with 58 pages, all 3 are hardback. bibliophile, western Americana. History, bibliophile, Western Americana ... $175


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Vendor SKUAuthorTitlePublisherConditionDescriptionKeywords(s)PriceImage
11459Anderson, Eunice G.Second Biennial Report of the State Historian of the State of Wyoming For the Period Ending September 30, 1922 with Wyoming Historical CollectionsState of WyomingFair. The paper covers and spine are very frail. There are tears and creases along the edges, a two inch long triangular piece is missing from the right front cover and 1.5 inch piece is missing from the top of the spine. The lightly edge-worn contents are good.There is a picture of the Governor, Native American Basketry, Pima Indian Bowls....a total of 14 photos.Western Americana, Wyoming, Native American, History.$20
9892Bay, J. ChristianA Handfull of Western Books, A Second Handful of Western Books, A Third Handful of Western Books. 3 Vol. Set.Friends of Walter M. Hill. Good to very good. The glassine covers are in poor shape on volume one and two, fair on volume 3.1935 first edition with 44 pages, 1936 first edition with 56 pages, 1937 first edition with 58 pages, all 3 are hardback. All 3 are inscribed by the author.History, book collection, bibliophile, western Americana.History, bibliophile, Western Americana$175
11461Berry, Gladys B.Saints & Sinners Tales Of Old Laramie CityHigh Plains PressFine. No dust wrapper.This copy is number 48 of 233 signed by the author. There are b&w photos and an index. Laramie City, WyomingWestern Americana, Wyoming, Laramie City.$25
13866Bird, Annie LaurieThomas McKayCaxtonVery good. Small scrape mark on the back cover.Thomas McKay and early Idaho history. There is a map on the inside of the front cover, reproductions of McKay's letters, an appendix, and b&w photos on the inside of the back cover.Idaho, Thomas McKay, western Americana$20
11476Clough, Wilson O.A History of the University of Wyoming 1887-1937Self-publishedFair to good. The soft cardboard covers and spine have chipping and tears.A history of the University of Wyoming with several b&w photos, an appendix and an index.Western Americana, Wyoming, University of Wyoming$25
15270Crandall, ZekeThe Simple ManSelf-publishedVery good.The old west. The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. There are many b&w photos.Western Americana, The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid$20
13210Crofutt, George A.Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast GuideGeorge A. CrofuttFair. Much wear, chipping on edges, short tears on pages, soiling, the back cover is curled with multiple sharp creases. A little loose in places.A famous travel guide to the west coast with great illustrations and general information. This is an original edition, not a print on demand.Western Americana, Travel$50
12689Cummings, Elizabeth, editorLa Salle, Illinois An Historical SketchLa Salle Centennial CommitteeFair. The spine has a three inch fold/tear. Both covers have browning. The front cover has a moisture stain. The very bottom of the pages have a moisture stain.6 x 9 inch stapled paperback history of La Salle, Illinois with b&w photos and bibliography.La Salle, Illinois, history, Americana$20
11760Daniel, Price, Jr.Catalogue Number 25 Featuring Books Pamphlets etc. Illustrated by H.D. BugbeePrice Daniel Jr.Very good.6 x 9 inches with a tipped-in photo of Bugbee. There are also two loose pages from The Antiquarian Bookman, March of 1981, with Price's obituary. Books on Texas Illustrated by Bugbee.Print media, Book catalogue, Price Daniel Jr., Americana, Texas, bibliography, H. D. Bugbee$20
11761Daniel, Price, Jr.Texas and the West Catalogue No. 24 Featuring The Writings Of J. Frank DobiePrice Daniel Jr.Good. Minor wear and soiling on the covers. Two faint stains on the top of the back cover.6 x 9 inches with a forward by Jeff C. Dykes, "J. Frank Dobie and His Books," and "Mr. Southwest" by Lawrence Clark Powell. There's also an index.Print media, Book catalogue, Price Daniel Jr., Americana, Texas. J, Frank Dobie, bibliography$25
11762Daniel, Price, Jr.Texas and the West Catalogue No. 32 Featuring Books Printed and Designed By Jack D. Rittenhouse of the Stagecoach PressPrice Daniel Jr.Good. Minor wear and soiling on the covers. One faint stain on the top of the back cover.6 x 9 inches . There are photos of Jack D. RittenhousePrint media, Book catalogue, Price Daniel Jr., Americana, Jack D. Rittenhouse, Stagecoach Press, bibliography$20
9988Dykes, JeffI Had All The Fun Some Recollections of a Book CollectorTexas A&M University LibraryFine.1978 paperback with 70 pages and bibliography. Book Collecting, Western Americana. ISBN 0-89096-054-2Bibliophile, Western Americana$20
11210Gray, J. RufusPioneer Saints & SinnersPratt Rotary ClubFine. In a lightly worn dust wrapper.A history of Pratt County, Kansas.Americana, Pratt County, Kansas$20
11478Griswold, Don and JeanColorado's Century of "Cities"Self-publishedGood to very good with light wear on the top and bottom of the spine. In a good, lightly worn and soiled, dust wrapper. There's a glue fade through stain on the back of the tipped in plate and the next 2 pages.A history of Colorado towns. There's one tipped in color plate, b&w photos, a map, appendix, bibliography and an index.Western Americana, Colorado, Mining, history$25
12140Hayes, George GibbonsTales Of The Golden TrailTombstone EpitaphGood. Light shelf wear and soiling on the covers. The previous owner's name in ink inside.Tales of the old west and mining.Western americana$20
11613Hertzog, PeterA Directory of new Mexico DesperadosThe Press Of The TerritorianGood with light fading on the cover edges.Western Americana, an alphabetical list of new mexico Desperados. Each name has a short entry on associations and sometimes dates.Western Americana, New Mexico$20
13024Horn, TomLife Of Tom Horn Government Scout And Interpreter Written by Himself A Vindication. From The Western Frontier Library.University Of Oklahoma PressGood. In a good dust wrapper.The life of Tom Horn. Western Americana.Western Americana, Tom Horn$50
11533Horton, Arthur G.An Economic, Political and Social Survey Of Phoenix And The Valley Of The SunSouthside ProgressGood. Gold lettering has completely faded on the spine and is partially missing on the front cover. No dust wrapper. The previous owner's name in ink is inside as well as c-11 in marker. The rear free endpaper has a stamped number.This 8 x 11 inch book is filled with photos, maps, and a fold out map.Arizona, Usiana, Western Americana, Phoenix$50
11719Howes, WrightU.S. IANA (1650-1950)R. R. BowkerVery good with faint shelf wearA Selective Bibliography In Which Are Described 11,620 Uncommon and Significant Books Relating To The Continental Portion Of The United States."Bibliography, Americana, Usiana, Book Collecting$20
6125Inman, Colonel Henry, and Colonel William F. CodyThe Great Salt Lake TrailCrane & Company 1899 with 529 pages, b&w illustrations, fold out map, index.Good. Corners bumped and a little worn, scrape marks on back cover, covers worn and soiled, no dust wrapper. Owner's embossing stamp on page 15.History, Americana, Utah, Great Salt LakeHistory, Americana, Utah, Great Salt Lake$30
16110Karni, Michael G., editorFinnish Americana A Journal of Finnish American History And Culture Volume IIFinnish AmericanaGood. Front cover has some soiling and one water mark.Finnish Americana. There are a few b&w photos...Finnish Americana$20
11509Kumlien, W. F.The Social Problem of the Church In South DakotaSouth Dakota State College of Agriculture And Mechanic ArtsGood. Previous owner's name in ink on the title page. The front cover has a crease.The "problem" is "....our present lack of community socialization in south Dakota or our present lack of capacity and will to act together in community life." There are graphs, several maps, on of which is a fold out of all the churches in South Dakota.Religion, South Dakota, Americana$20
15881Mayhew, IsabelCharles W. Smith's Pacific Northwest AmericanaBinfords & MortGood. No dust wrapper.' A check list of books and pamphlets relating to the history of the Pacific Northwest'Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Americana, Bibliophile$20
13699Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc.Americana Duplicates from the Distinguished Collections of the Newberry LibraryParke-Bernet Galleries Inc.Good.The front cover and spine have a vertical crease and both covers have some sun fading.7 x 10.25 inches with occasional illustrations, an auction catalogue for a collection of books on Americana.Americana, Bibliophile$20
11473Reusser, Walter C., ChairmanThe United Presbyterian Church Of Laramie, Wyoming 1869 - 1969Self-PublishedGood. There's a short but sharp crease on the bottom of the front cover. There's a rainbow sticker inside on the front free end paper.150 pages with b&w and color photos and several appendicies.Western Americana, Religion, Presbyterian, Wyoming$25
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Vendor SKUAuthorTitlePublisherConditionDescriptionKeywords(s)PriceImage
11473Reusser, Walter C., ChairmanThe United Presbyterian Church Of Laramie, Wyoming 1869 - 1969Self-PublishedGood. There's a short but sharp crease on the bottom of the front cover. There's a rainbow sticker inside on the front free end paper.150 pages with b&w and color photos and several appendicies.Western Americana, Religion, Presbyterian, Wyoming$25
13062Roosevelt, TheodoreStories from The Winning of the West 1769-1807G. P. Putnam's SonsGood. Light shelf wear and soiling on the covers and spine. One of the fold out maps has a short tear on an inner border. No dust wrapper.A history or early western US exploration. There are b&w illustrations and two fold-out maps.Western Americana$40
12458Schoyer's BooksSchoyer's Books Catalogue Number 99 Asia, Near & Middle East, Pacific, & Catalogue Numberd 106 Western AmericanaSchoyer's BooksVery good.Two book catalogues, 8.5x10.075 inches, no. 99 , Asia, near & Middle East, Pacific, and no. 106, Western Americana.Bibliophile, book catalogue, western americana, Asia, middle east.$20
9920Swinford, T.A., and Tal LutherCusteriana A Field guide To Custer LiteratureSouth Print InternationalVery good. Slip case very good.1999 Limited, boxed edition hardback of 100 coopies, this is # 80, signed by the two authors, with 206 pages and illustrations.Bibliophile, Americana, George Armstrong Custer$50
11458University of WyomingThe University Melange University of Wyoming Vol. II April, 1905 No. 4 Catalogue Number 1905 - '06University of WyomingGood. The bottom and top of the paper spine is worn.There are lists of the faculty, The Board of Trustees, historical sketches, a list of buildings, courses, a list of each college, (agriculture, mechanical engineering, School of Mines, etc.) and a list of each student for the individual colleges. There is also a three page index.Western Americana, University of Wyoming, history.$30
9929Wagner, Henry R.The Plains and the Rockies A Bibliography of Original Narratives of Travel and Adventure 1800-1865Grabhorn PressGood. Covers and spine show a little soiling and shelfwear, the spine label has faded.1937, one of 600 copies, 6.25 x 9.25 inches, with 299 pages, illustrations and an index. Americana, American West, bibliophile$25
10004Washington, MaryAn Annotated Bibliography of Western Manuscripts in the Merrill Library at Utah State University, Logan, UtahUtah State University PressGood/very good with light shelf wear. An ink price? stamp inside.1971 6 x 9 inch paperback with 157 pages and an index. Bibliophile, western Americana, the Merrill Library , Utah State University, Logan, Utah$20
13997Weltzin, J. FrederickJoachim And His Family The Life and Times of a Dakota PioneerSelf-publishedFine. In a very good, original, plastic cover.Biography of Joachim Frederick Weltzen, Dakota pioneer, with 5 b&w photos.Dakota, Americana, Biography, Joachim Frederick Weltzen$50
9889William L. Clements LibraryFifty Texas Rarities Selected from the Library of Mr. Everett D. Graff...The Pemberton Press Very good to fine. One faint, small dot on the spine. Slip case is fine.1964 5x7.025 inches with 40 pages and illustrations. Hardback with slip case.Texas, bibliography, Americana.Bibliophile, Texas, Americana$50
13371Willingham, Robert Marion Jr., and Richard Barksdale HarwellGeorgiana: A Selection of a Dozen Dozen Collectible Georgia BooksHarvey Dan AbramsVery good. No dust wrapperGeorgiana, collectible books with illustrations of title pages and an index.Americana, Georgiana, bibliography$20

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