Caxton Printers, 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First printing signed by the author at top corner of reverse of front endpaper, near fine red cloth hardcover shows touch of soil at page edges and bit of pencil shadow at top corner of front endpaper, in a very good dust jacket (price at flap) that shows some soil, faint stain at fore edge of front panel more visible at reverse, tiny closed chip along spine, and edgewear that includes wrinkling and tiny open chips. 229 pages with black & whites, bibliography and endpaper maps. Still an attractive signed copy of this pioneering narrative of life in Big Hole that tells "..the story of a valley located high in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Montana" Signed.

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Bookseller: Barker Books & Vintage (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 27725
Title: The Land of Big Snows
Author: Francis, Bertha A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Very Good DJ
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Caxton Printers
Date Published: 1955
Keywords: Antiques; Collectibles; Rare Books ; Spokane, Wa; Used Books ; ; ;

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Welcome to Barker Books & Vintage. We are a brick and mortar retailer of carefully selected books and other paper related product, located in Helena, Montana. We use our office mainly to buy books but are willing to allow perusal of inventory upon request. Our special emphasis on quality books includes a broad range of titles with particular interest given to those being uncommon or collectible. We have been in business close to twenty five years including our new home in Montana. Please call with any questions.

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