Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. by John Madson - 1982.

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1982); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: a hint of shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the yellow cloth-covered boards; three very tiny dots of soil to the top edge of the text block; else flawless; 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 very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with a couple of tiny closed tears near the upper corner tips and a small chip due to rubbing at the top of the front hinge; the very mildest rubbing; the price has been clipped. Remains attractive, with mild wear and minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x 1.25 inches). xii, 321 pages. Illustrated with Maps and Drawings in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 19.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.