Search Results: History, US / West from Sweet Beagle Books

Norman. Norman: U. Oklahoma Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover. No defects in jacket or book; now protected by fresh mylar cover. . Stunning b/w photos of Route 66 artifacts and architecture. Captions are detailed and informative. Printed on glossy paper. This is a fitting tribute to the Great Route 66 (which this bookseller hitchhiked, from Ohio to Los Angeles, in 1962). . 4to 11" - 13" tall. 308 pages. J6 .

University of Oklahoma Press. New with no dust jacket. 1998. Softcover. No defects, still in original publisher's shrinkwrap. . History of early explorations of Oklahoma during the first part of the 19th century. Brand New copy. . Trade PB. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 352 pages. j4 .

Academy Library Guild. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1956. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine book in Good fragile dust jacket. Jacket has chipping and small tears, light soil, now protected by fresh mylar sleeve. The book has name of former owner inked to top margin of second endpaper, where there is also a small chip. No other defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. . Considered a first edition because the 1956 date on the copyright page matches the date on the title page, no edition statement or other publications listed. Although considered to be historical fiction, the author takes pains to stress its authenticity: "this book is carefully based on the personal recollections of Senor Don Estolano Larios and deals with Californians of a century ago," that is, memories from the 1850s and earlier. Scarce. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 267 pages. T4 .

Southern Illinois Univ. Fine. 1985. Paperback. No defects, book is As New. . Center For Archaeological Investions Series. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 212 pages. F7 .

Ancient City Press & Museum of International Folk Art. Fine. 1983. 1st Edition. Paperback. Fine. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. . Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. 109 p. . 4to 11" - 13" tall. 109 pages. A0 .

Bloomington. Bloomington: Indiana University School of Law. As New with no dust jacket. 2001. 1st Edition. Softcover. No defects; book is unread. . This volume records the transcript of the moot court court-martial of George Armstrong Custer on Charges of Negligent Conduct, Disobedience of Orders, and Neglect of Duty. The court martial was held on Sept. 18, 1998, and was sponsored by the Indiana University School of Law. The Court consisted of The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg and two other distinguished attorneys. This book records the entire content of the proceedings. . Trade PB. 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 184 pages. J1 .

Little Brown & Co.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1964. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine book in VG dust jacket. Jacket is price-clipped with llight edgewear, now protected by fresh mylar sleeve. Book has bookplate of former owner mounted on the half-title page, very light spotting to page ends. Faux leather binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked, appears unread. . Dobie recounts the tales and lives of the cowboys and ranchers of old Texas. Illustrated with b/w photos. Stated first edition. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 305 pages. A2 .

Center for Archaeological Investigations, Soutnern Illinois University. Near Fine. 1978. 1st Edition. Paperback. Very shallow chipping to lower two inches of front cover, no other defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. . This is Research Paper No. 1 of the series. 184 p. . 4to 11" - 13" tall. 184 pages. F7 .

San Francisco CA. San Francisco CA: H. S. Crocker & Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1916. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Spine very slightly faded, gilt on spine a bit dulled, bright and unfaded on front cover. Light foxing to endpapers, slight rubbing to extremities of red cloh covers. Pages are clean and crisp, the binding is tight and square; book appears unread. . The title continues: The Chronicles of a Border County Settled without Law, Harassed by Savages, and Infested by Outlaws. Also Much of the Pioneer History of the State of Nevada, Showing the Efforts of the Settlers to Obtain Freedom from Mormon Rule. The History of Lassen's Trail, Roop's Settlement, the Murder of Harry Gordier and the Hanging of Snow Edwards and "Lucky Bill, " Told in Full for the First Time; the Biographies of Governor Isaac N. Roop and Peter Lassen, the Ormsby Massacre, the Boundary Line War, the Pearson Massacre, and Many Stories of Indian Warfare Never before Published. Folding map… Read More

Houghton Mifflin Company / Riverside Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1934. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good book in Good dust jacket. Unobtrusive blindstamp of library on title page, no other indication of former library ownership in book or dust jacket. Inked gift inscription and owner name on half-title page. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has extensive shallow chipping to edges, now protected by fresh mylar sleeve. . The 4th book in Cannon's Pueblo series. Scarce. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 204 pages. U6 .

Upper Saddle River, NJ. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Literature House / Gregg Press. Fine with no dust jacket. 1970. Facsimile Reprint. Hardcover. No defects. Pages are crisp, tight, book appears unread. . Facsimile reprint of a book originally published by I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews in 1792. . 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 216 pages. C5 .

Dodge City, KS. Dodge City, KS: Boot Hill Museum. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1984. Pamphlet. Four stapled pamphlets. Each has former owner's name and purchase information penciled inside front cover, else Fine. . Some of the history behind Dodge City, Kansas. Guides to the museum. . 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. j4 .

Rio Grande Books. Fine. 2008. Paperback. No defects, Fine. Edition and printing not stated. . Author relates stories about his life and resident artist Georgia O'Keeffe, growing up and living In Abiquiu, New Mexico. Illustrated with photos. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page. A must-read for all who love the work of the artist, Ghost Ranch and New Mexico. . Trade PB. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 120 pages. Signed by Author. S3 .

Ye Galleon Press. As New with no dust jacket. 1995. Reprint. Hardcover. No defects. Pages are clean and crisp, the binding is tight and square; book appears unread. . Dark brown, textured boards, leatherette with gilt decoration and lettering. Reprint, originally published in 1848, and includes a NF copy of Fremont's map, folded into its own pocket, 38" x 28". A beautiful republication of an important work. . Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. 77 pages. G6 .

University Press of Colorado. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Jacket is a bit rubbed, no other defects, now protected by fresh mylar sleeve. Book has no defects. Pages are crisp, tight, unmarked; book appears unread. . Execution of Andrew Green, a black man, for committing murder. He was hanged before thousands of onlookers. Subsequently the fairness of the trial came into question, and the case led to the banning of public executions in Colorado. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 168 pages. k3 .

Little, Brown. Very Good+. 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. VG+ book in good dust jacket, protected by fresh mylar sleeve. Book has been carefully read and has no defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Includes 12 pages of plates. Jacket is price-clipped with creasing, chips, small tears. . The story of the men who opened the American West, the scholars, scouts, pioneers, surveyers, mapmakers, artists. Solid copy of the first edition, stated. Index. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 288 pages. C4 .

NY. NY: Minton, Balch & Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1934. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Jacket spine is sunned with slight edgewear. All four corners are slightly clipped, price of $2.50 is intact, now protected by clear mylar sleeve. Top page ends of book are darkened, no other defects. Pages are crisp, tight, book appears unread. A few very faint stains to gray cover. . Fictionalized story of the infamous Donner party and their trials on the Overland Trail, which involved, among other horrific events, cannibalism. A beautiful copy, jacket protected by polyester film cover. . 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 275 pages. S5 .

University of Nebraska Press. Fine. 1995. Reprint. Softcover. No defects. Pages are crisp, tight, unmarked; book appears unread. . Ten short stories, originally published in 1942. Based on actual events in early Montana history. First Bison Books printing. . Trade PB. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 272 pages. K3 .

The Plantin Press for Dawson's Book Shop. Very Good-. 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library with the usual accompanying defects, light corner wear and bump to covers. . Selected annotated bibliography if 119 items to 1950. Still handsome and useful. Lacking the dust jacket. . Ex-Library. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. 42 pages. A2 .

University of Kansas Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1960. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth covers are a bit rubbed, no other defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. . Over forty contributions from as many authors about aspects of the history and heritage of Kansas. This anthology is a must-have for anyone interested in Kansas history. This is a handsome copy of the first edition. . 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 359 pages. L3 .