TRAIL DUST AND SADDLE LEATHER (Presentation from Author w/ Dust Jacket)

Mora, Jo

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, NY, 1946

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Large 8vo, xiii, 246 pgs., illustrations. Stated "A" printing. Decorative tan cloth with gilt titled cover and spine. Pictorial end sheets by Mora. Presentation to former owner on blank preliminary page. Old newspaper obituary tipped in. Dust Jacket as issued. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Book is near fine; very clean with bright gilt. Interior is clean and tight; little discoloration from news clipping on half-tittle page. Unclipped DJ is lightly rubbed and worn on edges; clear tape reinforcement to revers on lower edge and spine and on the upper edge near spine. Now in clear mylar sleeve. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The author worked with and observed cowboys and vaqueros from Canada to the Tierra Caliente for more than half a century. In Trail Dust and Saddle Leather he presents in authentic lingo and detailed drawings the real-life cowboy's daily chores and chow, spurs, bits, saddles, clothing and equipment, and ways with critters and steed from Texas to California. A great Western Americana classic - here a nice first edition / first printing with scarce dust jacket and a personal inscription from the author.

Seller Inventory # 1025001

Bibliographic Details

• Title: TRAIL DUST AND SADDLE LEATHER (Presentation from Author w/ Dust Jacket)
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, NY
• Publication Date: 1946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed, Autographed, Presentations
  • Western Americana