Search Results: Americana: Western from Black Cat Hill Books

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1976. Hardcover Very Near Fine in Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a hint of rubbing to the lower frony corner tips and to the heel of the backstirp; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows several short tears and a couple of small chips to the lower edge of the front panel and a singel closed tear at the top of the front hinge; mild rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Serviceable and for the most part intact, but shows some wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 8.75 x 0.8 inches. 200 pages. Photography by Jerry… Read More

Boulder, CO Privately Printed: Evelyn Eggebroten, 1999. Paperback First Edition [1999], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete number line. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1999], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; a bit of riffling to the upper corner of many of the pages; very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not perfect, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.55 x 1.7 inches). xiii, 696 pages. Weight: 4 pounds, 2 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Boulder, CO Johnson Printing Company, 1999. Hardcover First Edition [1999], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1999], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. FAINT DAMPSTAINING to the bottom corner of the text pages, which has imparted a little 'crinkliness' to the pages at that point. Else Very Good+: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; some mottling to the top edge of the text block; sunning around the outside and bottom edges of the front panel; very mild rubbing to the lamination; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean, but there is a handwritten note to library acquisitions personnel across the top of the title page. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or… Read More

Urbana, IL University of Illinois Press, 1998. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a couple of stray pencil marks at the bottom edge. The binding is very slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xii, 367pp.Working Class in American History Series. University Press Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Phoenix, AZ Arizona Highway Dept, 1954. Hardcover Very Good+. Twelve Issues of Arizona Highways [April, 1953 - March, 1954]. Bindings secure; texts clean. Magazines range from Very Good to 'As New'. Photographs and Essays. "Arizona Highways" Binder format [Binder shows light wear to extremities: Very Good]. Folio. Each Issue 40pp. Gilt design and titles at front face and backstrip of Binder. Each of the twelve issued staple-bound. Hardcover: Twelve-Ring Binder: Heavy Leatherette over Boards.

New York, NY W.W. Norton & Company, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE GENERAL EDITOR William E. Riebsame. First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows moderate shelving wear along the bottom edges of the boards and just a hint of wear to the head of the backstrip; a tiny, superficial ding at the bottom edge of the rear panel; the boards are very sligfhtly bowed; a very faint dampstain at the upper corner of the rear panel, near the head of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections.… Read More

Fairfield, WA Ye Galleon Press, 1992. Hardcover First Edition [1992], unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: some extremely faint water stains at fore-edge, though these have not penetrated the text block or affected it in any way; a short, very faint, stray [clearly unintentional] red pen mark at top edge; barely discernible scuffing to covers. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.3 x 1.25 inches). 298 pages. Maroon leatherette over boards with gilt titles and designs at the front panel and gilt titles at the backstrip. Weight: 1 pound, 12.4 ounces. First Edition [1992], unstated. Hardback: Leatherette.

Garden City, NY Doubleday: Dolphin , 1954. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1954), probably a later printing, as there is no direct statement of First Edition. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows slight lean to the spine; the price has been removed from the upper corner of the front panel;, but the scar therefrom is barely discernible; a couple of faint creases to the backstrip which is also lightly dusted; the binding is secure; the text is clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.25 x 1.15 inches). 479 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10 ounces. First Edition Thus (1954), probably a later printing, as there is no direct statement of First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. David Sievert Lavender (1910 – 2003) was an American historian and writer who was one of the most prolific chroniclers of the American West. He published more than 40 books, including two novels, several children's books, and a memoir. Unlike his two prominent contemporaries, Bernard DeVoto… Read More

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books, 1987. Hardcover First Edition USA (1987), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA (1987), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows indications of light use: shows some shelving wear to the lower extremities; the head of the back strip shows the slightest crimp; the text pages have tanned considerably, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Clean, attractive and intact. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder,… Read More

Portland, OR Binford Mort Publishing, 1974. Hardcover Fourth Edition (1974). Good+: shows light wear to extremities; heavy rubbing and considerable soiling to the black, white, and greenish gold panels; slight spine lean; two pages creased at the upper corner; some thumbing and soiling to the outside edges of the text block; faint foxing to the front and rear endpapers; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A useful reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and numerous cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (8.8 x 5.85 x 1.35 inches). 419 pages + Index. Poem by Joaquin Miller and a Foreward, Map, and Preface by the author preceed the text. 58 vintage duotone photographs scattered throughout the text. Language: English. Weight: 27.4 ounces. Fourth Edition (1974).… Read More

Boulder, CO Fred Pruett Books, 1999. Hardcover Second Edition [1999], Revised and Enlarged. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only some very mild rubbing; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.3 x 1.25 inches). x, 245 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 5.2 ounces. Second Edition [1999], Revised and Enlarged. First published in 1987. Hardback with DJ.

Carlsbad, CA Heritage , 1999. Hardcover First Edition [1999], so stated. First Edition [1999], so stated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just the barest hint of wear to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows just a touch fo wear to the extremities; else flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. (11.35 x 9.85 x 1 inches). 312 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone photographs and numerous color photographs. Maps. Endpapers decorated with Vintage Photographs.… Read More

Littleton, CO Erbgem Publishing, 1991. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; a tiny, wavy stray pen mark at the bottom edge of the text block; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7 x 0.6 inches). 231 pages. Bibliography. Index. Profusely illustrated, mostly with vintage duotone photographs, but with a few more modern color photographs mixed in. Duotone maps and documents. Language: English. Weight: 20.7 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial… Read More

New York, NY Harry N. Abrams, 1973. Hardcover First Edition (1973), unstated in accordance with Harry N. Abrams's customary practice at the time of publication. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition (1973), unstated in accordance with Harry N. Abrams's customary practice at the time of publication. Veru Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a thin line of sunning along the bottom edge of the panels; the binding is slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing a structural flaw and a minor cosmetic flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very mild rubbing to the panels and the price has been clipped;… Read More

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 158pp. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone Photographs by Harry Hale Buckwalter. Foreward by Eric Paddock, Curator of Photography, Colorado Historical Society. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Filled with the black and white images taken by Harry Buckwalter of historic subjects in Colorado.

Lake City, CO Western Reflections Publishing Company, 2007. Paperback First Edition [2007], so stated. First Edition [2007], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest overall rubbing to the wrapper covers; a tiny bump at the bottom edge of the text block. The binding leans al bit, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches). 202 pages. Weight: 12.7 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Westminster, CO Westminster Historical Society, 1993. Paperback First Edition (1993), unstated. First Edition (1993), unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; former owner's gift inscription at the title page; the binding isever so slightly cocked, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear, minor, unobtrusive imperfections, and a gift inscription. Bright and clean. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.65 inches). 256 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.6 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1984. Hardcover First Editiion (1984), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Editiion (1984), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine: shows a thin line very faint sunning to the top edge of the rear panel (none of the text or photographs thereon are affected, just the green background field is mildly blanched; some dusting to the top edge of the text block; a tick of wear to the lower front corner tip; the number '16' has been whited out at the half-title page and white-out has also been used to cover some other information which we cannot discern at the lower title page; the binding is square and remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and… Read More

Port Richey, FL Route 66 Magazine, 2003. Paperback Fine (still in publisher's shrinkwrap) in Wraps: the bindings are square and secure; the texts (we have to assume) are clean. We have to assume also that the books are free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A perfect copy: 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches). 310 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 12.7 ounces. Trade Paperback. Route 66 Magazine Publishing introduces a two-volume set destined to become the authority for Roadies of the world seeking the classic adventure of traveling the fabled Mother Road. The first volume is The Complete Guidebook to Route 66. A uniquely designed book that covers the Mother Road in both directions, east-to-west and west-to-east, finally providing accurate information for Roadies starting that "Route 66 Trip" from either Chicago or Los Angeles. Mile-by-mile directions provide the… Read More

New York, NY The Swallow Press and William Morrow, 1947. Hardcover Early Edition [1947], unstated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to extremities; the binding shows very slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean, but several pages have been misstruck, resulting in some shadow imaging of some lines of type. The DJ shows light wear to extremities with scant loss at the upper corner tips and a short tear at the lower front corner tips; mild rubbing and some faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the price has not been clipped. A flawed copy, and no longer 'As New', but remains an attractive volume in a lightly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 176pp. Early Edition [1947], unstated. 1937 Shelley Memorial Award Winner. Hardback with DJ.