New York, New York, U.S.A.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1969 Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 1969. Hardcover. First Printing (A-7.69 [MJ]) in 1969 of the 1953 original. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; slight chipping at cover on head of spine and tape repaired closed tear on front cover. Brown cloth boards and spine with bright gold lettering on spine. Maps as end papers. 400 pages. Dr. Taft made a fascinating survey of the original art of that period which have historical significance. In so doing, he brings the common life of the Old West very close to us as well as providing a highly entertaining and instructive record of the artists themselves and their personalities. A clean pristine copy in Brodart mylar.

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Bookseller: Walnut Valley Books/Books by White (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002299
Title: Artists and Illustrators of the Old West 1850-1900
Author: Robert Taft
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1969
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: OLD WEST ARTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS, HENRY FARNEY, FREDERIC REMINGTON, JOHN M STANLEY, WILLIAM A. ROGERS, HARPER'S WEEKLY MAGAZINE, LESLIE'S
Bookseller catalogs: Art/Music/Motion Pictures/Television; Biographies;

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Walnut Valley Books is a small independent home-based business with the bulk of my holdings being of an American military nature covering everything from the Revolutionary War to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also have holdings of books on the Middle East, the southwestern United States (New Mexico especially, Kansas related titles, Oklahoma related titles, and other regionally specialized books. All of my holdings are hand-selected to be good quality books of interest to the reader, historian, or the collector. In addition to the above, you will also find a wide range of other topics such as Medical, US History, autobiographical, biographical, sports, women's studies, and many other eclectic topics.

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