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Published by G.T. Co., El Paso, Texas, 1985
Seller: Scout & Morgan Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Maroon leatherette with bright gilt title on front and spine. 399 pp indexed and illustrated. No ownership or other markings. A nice copy . Ships within 24 hours.
Published by G. T. Co., El Paso, TX, USA, 1985
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD hardcover, no marks in text, very clean exterior; 399 pp.
Published by Talina Corp., 1985
Seller: Flamingo Books, Menifee, CA, U.S.A.
Book
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1958 Talina Corp. (El Paso, Texas), 5 3/4 x 9 inches tall red faux leather hardcover in publisher's plain beige dust jacket, gilt lettering to front cover and spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps, index, 399 pp. Very slight soiling and rubbing to covers. Ink prior owner name to blank front free-endpaper. Otherwise, a near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - in a slightly age-toned plain beige dust jacket which has a price label on the rear but which is nicely preserved and displayed in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. ~SP38~ [2.5P] Comprehensive study of the Western stagecoach route known as the Overland Mail Co. and John Butterfield's role in running it. With maps and black and white photos. Contents: Opening general information; Events leading to John Butterfield; Politics and special interests; John Butterfield takes center stage; Geography of public opinion; Routes and compromises; Attempting to clear a trail; Service begins on Oxbow route; Operations in full swing; Developments and changes; Organization along the line; More on stagecoach drivers; Stagecoaches, gear, and innovations; Teams, hitches, and harness; El Paso to the east mostly wasteland; El Paso, midpoint and isolated; West of El Paso and into California; Almost back to civilization; The thin red line ties it all together; The Bascom affair involves the Overland directly; Butterfield is gone and the end is in sight; Copy of contract number 12578 and authorized changes; Tales and remarks of the period; List of military installations along the route during the period; Some 'firsts' established by John Butterfield; Landmark photographs and remarks, from El Paso-West, New Mexico, Arizona, and California; Landmark photographs and remarks, from El Paso-East, West Texas to the Red River.
Published by G. T. Company,, El Paso:, 1985
Seller: Sabino Books, Oro Valley, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. Bright red cloth, gilt titles as new. 399 pp. index, footnotes, suggested reading, illus, maps. 517.
Published by G.T. Co, El Paso, TX, 1985
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Red boards with gilt lettering on front cover. Silver lettering on spine. Signed by the author. Old newspaper clipping included. A history of the Overland Mail Company on the South Route during the mid 1800s. This history is accompanied by black and white photographs to better illustrate the work of the company. Signed by Author(s).