Splawn Andrew (8 results)

Condition: New. pp. 447.

Condition: New. pp. 447.

Condition: New. pp. 447.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Third Printing. Tall 8vo. Pp. xv; 508. Frontis. photo portrait of Splawn. Illustrated with reproductions of b&w photos. Index. With a biography and eulogy of Splawn. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering stamped on cover and spine. In the color-illustrated dust jacket that shows light wear at head of spine. Business card of lawyer Homer Splawn laid in. The dust jacket, particularly bright, is now housed in a removable, archival sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Tall 8vo. Pp. (viii), 436 + [6pp.] biography and eulogy. Frontis. photo portrait of Splawn. Illustrated. Bound in red cloth ruled and lettered in gilt. Fading to spine, owner name stamp to endpapers, pastedowns and a few other pages. Splawn presents the Indian side of the War of 1855-8. TWENEY 89: 71 ("includes reminiscences of McClellan's expedition through the Yakima country in 1853").

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed., 436+6 pp., frontis., cloth, vg+. 6-Guns #2082 scarce Herd #2136 Oregon Indian Wars, gold rush, cowboys, cattle, bad men, etc, An interesting and flavorable book, scarce in this edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. 8vo, 438, [vi] pages, red cloth, cup mark on top cover. Tipped to the front pastedown is a Autograph Note Signed, in 1929, to Mrs. Barnett from Margaret C. Splawn, responding to Barnett's request for a copy of this book. "It is to present the Indian side of the War of 1855-8 that the writer has undertaken this work. He has spent many years in gathering stories and statements as to why they fought and how they fought, descriptions of their battles, and names of the killed and tounded. The task was difficult since superstition keeps the red man from talking to the white man on such subjects. . that I have always treated them right, gained me their confidence --Preface." Splawn was involved with every aspect of the frontier. Some chapters tell of the cattle and cowboys, gold mining, British Columbia, and much more. With Plates. Splawn was President of the Washington Live Stock Association and the Cascade International Live Stock Association, and ran unsuccessfully to be Governor of Washington State. [ Howes S838; HERD 2136 ].

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1917. 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: - 467, 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. 467 467.