Kit Carson's Autobiography by Carson, Kit - 1935

Chicago: The Lakeside Press/R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 1935. Carson, the companion of Jim Bridger and scout for John Fremont, was famous in his lifetime due to the dime novels that made him into a super-hero. His actual memoirs were found and published in 1926, to little notice. Here they are given their due. The Lakeside Press was the fine printing arm of R.R. Donnelley, which had a more commercial side. This series of neglected titles began in 1903. These classics were not sold; they were gifted at Christmastime. Evidently no production records were kept, so the number of copies printed is unknown. Quercus surmises around 1500 in these early years. This a Near Fine copy of the First Edition Thus .A scarce title, particularly in collector's condition. Maroon cloth binding, ruled and with the publisher's logo in gilt on the front coverin. Clean text; xxxviii, 192 pages; frontis photo of Kit Carson. Very bright and fresh, perhaps unread. There is a Publisher's Preface and an historical Introduction. This is very close to a Fine copy, with the tiniest bit of rub to the tips and foot of the spine, which has one small spot. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.