Garrett Jasamyn (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Bountiful Bootheel Borning by Jasamyn S. Garrett. Self published, 1964. Signed by the author on the title page. Book: Near Fine -; Binding is tight and square. Boards are clean and well-preserved with only the faintest suggestion of handling wear with slight fading along spine and the light corner wear. Text block is clean, bright, and unmarked, with pages crisp and fully legible throughout. Overall an exceptionally well-kept copy .Dust Jacket: None; Issued without dust jacket (as typical for small-press / self-published regional titles of the period). (see photos) Bountiful Bootheel Borning is a regional history of Missouri's Bootheel rendered in narrative verse, blending local history, folklore, and personal memory. Jasamyn S. Garrett presents the development of the region through poetic storytelling, preserving community heritage in a distinctive literary form that reflects mid-century regional authorship. As a self-published regional work, this title lacks formal printing statements or number lines. Copies are generally treated as first editions by default. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good hardcover, no names or marks. Has some mild discoloration on the front and rear pastedowns. Light wear to spine ends and corner tips. ; 10 3/4" x 8" inches; 244 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Not Marked; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"; Signed by Author.

Probably first edition signed by the author on flyleaf. 4to. 244 pages. Includes: 1. Preface. 2. Biography of author. 3. Missouri history - 31 songs are a history in narrative verse. 4. Bibliography. 5. Appendix. Dark brown cloth stamped in gilt. 4to 10 3/4" x 8". Many maps and drawings. No jacket probably as issued. Former owner's name and address on flyleaf. Very good condition.…