The Marquis de Mores (signed first printing) Notorious French Duelist of the Old West, & Emperor of the Badlands of the Dakota Territory

Dresden, Donald

Published by University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 1970

About this Item

University of Oklahoma Press. Norman. 1970. 282 pages with index. First edition, first printing. Signed by author Donald Dresden directly to the front endpaper without inscription; signature only. Book is tight and clean. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Red cloth is bright and clean. Bright white title box on backstrip is unmarred. Page edges are bright and clean. Scant faint foxing to top page edges (barely). One cornertip gently pushed. Original DJ with $5.95 price intact on flap. White DJ shows minor light rubbing and handling. Vintage gold Autographed Copy sticker affixed to spine of DJ. A very nice copy with noted flaws. The story of the notorious French duelist, emperor of the Badlands in the Dakota Territory and eventual railroad pioneer in Vietnam while ultimately becoming a politician in his native France before being assassinated in the African desert at the ripe old age of 39. The majority of this biography focuses on the young duelist and his time as emperor of the Badlands. First edition, first printing, signed. VG+. Seller Inventory # 002744

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Marquis de Mores (signed first printing)...

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press, Norman

Publication Date: 1970

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition