Ruth Laughlin Barker (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Later printing (1937). 380pp. Original orange cloth with black lettering to upper board and spine. SIGNED by the author on half-title in black ink. VG copy, binding square and tight, cloth covers clean and bright, pencil inscription on ffep, otherwise internally excellent; no dust jacket. Norma van Sweringen (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Good. Boards have some wear with heavy discoloring to spine. Content has light toning. No DJ.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Van Sweringen, Norma (illustrator).

Condition: Fair. Signed Copy . No dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front endpage. (New Mexico, Santa Fe, history, social life and customs, description and travel).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1937 9th printing. Signed on title page by author. Bookplate on front pastedown, offsetting on two blank preliminary pages, standard age toning to paper. Orange cloth faded along spine, a few stain spots on top edge of text block, otherwise good. No dust jacket. Norma van Sweringen (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Later Printing. [380] pp.; 8vo; orange cloth, no d.j.; illustrations by Norma van Sweringen. Inscribed by the author to Ferdinand A. Koch, "who never fails as a loyal Santa Fean." Also, "F. A. Koch, 1937" owner's name in pen on front pastedown. Small bookseller's foil label for Santa Fe Book & Stationary Co. on lower corner of front pastedown; endpapers slightly browned, otherwise very good or better condition.…

Condition: New. Van Sweringen, Norma (illustrator).

cloth. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed 380pp, frontis, illus, index, cloth nice 6-Guns #1287 Dykes Kid #175 Herd #1313 Includes an account of the Lincoln County War, Santa Fe, exploration, trails, crafts, etc. Luther called it charming.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. NY: D. Appleton and Company, 1931. Hard cover no DJ. First Edition, first printing (same date appears on the title page and back of title page with no additional printings indicated and with a (1)at the end of the last page). 8vo, 380pp(including index). Norma van Sweringen (illustrator). Bright orange cloth covers with black type. Binding is straight with clean edges, bumped corners, spine faded and spine ends bumped. Pages are clean, no markings, not Ex-Library, darkened due to age. Previous owner embossed name stamp on the top of the title page in small print. Hinge slightly sprained at title page. Page 231 has a scratch across the bottom of the page. The paper is not torn but you can see the scratch for the next couple of pages. Book condition: Good. Books are packaged with care and shipped in a box. …

Condition: New. Van Sweringen, Norma (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Publisher's cloth. Signed to the title page by Barker and Van Sweringen. First edition with (1) at end of Index page. Spine lightly sunned, cloth soiled, , corner wear, slight foxing to textblock edge, PO pencilled name. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 380 pgs. In the building of America, there is no more ancient and notable landmark than the Santa Fe whose history and ways of life Mrs. Barker traces so attractively.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1937. D.Appleton-Century. Signed by author. First Edition. Very Good Condition book in Good only dustwrapper. Closed tears to extremities of spine. Not price clipped. Firm tight spine and page block. Age related foxing to page block but otherwise pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Overall a nice copy of an Uncommon book, a First Edition Signed by the author. Signed by Author(s).…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First printing. SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR. 1/4" Tear at top of spine. Former owner's signature on front endpaper. Gift inscription on blank page prior to the title page.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 400. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1931 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 400.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 400. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1931 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 400.…

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Van Sweringen, Norma (illustrator).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1931. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 400, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 400 400.…