THE BOOK OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Monaghan, Jay, editor
Published by Messner
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Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.32. Seller Inventory # GB000O70AZOI3N00
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Title: THE BOOK OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Publisher: Messner
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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The Book of the American West
Published by
Julian Messner, Inc., New York, 1963
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Generations Press, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A large, almost encyclopedic book about the American West, The front flap on the dust jacket states that "To Assure the depth and accuracy essential to a book of this scope, ten distinguisehed western authorities were invited to participate in its preparation, not as advisers or editors but as writers, each on his own specialty. Their combined knowledge and perspective have nbrought together in a masterful narrative the most magnificent array of historical fact, egend and lore about the West ever assembled in one volume." The book is illustrated primarily by reproductions of drawings and paintings, with an occasional photograph, most of which are printed against a colored background (green, yellow, blue, red, etc.). Sections are: 1. Opening of the West: Explorers and Mountain Men, by Dale Morgan; 2. Transportation in the American West, by Oscar Osburn Winther; 3. Treasures of the American West, by Oscar Lewis; 4. Indians and Soldiers of the American West, by Don Russell; 5. The Law of the American West, by Wayne Gard; 6. Cowboys and Horses of the American West, by Ramon F. Adams; 7. Guns of the American West, by Robert Easton; 8. Wild Life of the American West, by Natt N. Dodge; 9. A Sampler of Western Folklore and Songs, by B. A. Botkin; and 10. A Gallery of Western Art, by Clarence P. Hornung. Section 9 includes sheet music to many songs, and Section 10 includes reproductions of many famous paintings, some in color. Includes "Suggestions for Additional Reading," an index, and a page of brief paragraph biographies of each section author. 8½ x 11 inches, 608 pages. Book is in very good condition, but the dust jacket has many chips and tears around the edges, some of which were previously mended with scotch tape on the inside. Unusually heavy, will require extra postage. Seller Inventory # 001241
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The BOOK Of The AMERICAN WEST.
Published by
Julian Messner, Inc.
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Hardcover
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Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Collectible - Acceptable. First Edition. Seller Inventory # 276014
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The Book of the American West
Published by
Simon and Schuster
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.15. Seller Inventory # GB0027NJXYWI3N00
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The Book of the American West
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Bonanza Books, 1963
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Seller: Winding Road Books, Ramona, KS, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. ex-library, clean text. Seller Inventory # 001018
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The Book of the American West
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Simon and Schuster
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.15. Seller Inventory # GB0027NJXYWI3N00
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THE BOOK OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Published by
Messner, New York, 1963
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: High-Lonesome Books, Silver City, NM, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good in Very Good DJ. First edition. 8 1/2 x 11, 608 pgs, b&w illustrations and photos, maps. With writings by ten distinguished western authorities, a magnificent array of historical fact, legend and lore. Writers include Natt N. Dodge, Wayne Gard, Don Russell and Oscar Lewis. Seller Inventory # 14974
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THE BOOK OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Published by
Julian Messner Inc., 1963
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Hardcover
Seller: Fritz T. Brown - Books, Georgetown , MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Contents Include: Opening of the West: Explorers and Mountain Men; Transportation in the American West; Treasures of the American West; Indians and Soldiers of the American West; The Law of the American West; Cowboys and Horses of the American West; Guns of the American West; Wild Life of the American West; A Sampler of Western Folklore and Songs; A Gallery of Western Art. Good tight condition with good slight edgeworn dust jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0. Seller Inventory # 02063
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The BOOK Of The AMERICAN WEST.
Published by
Julian Messner, Inc.
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 4.9. Seller Inventory # GB001MOEPSGI3N01
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The BOOK Of The AMERICAN WEST.
Published by
Julian Messner, Inc.
Used
Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 4.9. Seller Inventory # GB001MOEPSGI5N00
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The Book of the American West
Published by
Julian Messner, New York, 1963
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: The Merrickville Book Emporium, Merrickville, ON, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Large omnibus history of the American West that covers a variety of topics. Includes the following sections: Opening of the West: Explorers and Mountain Men; Transportation in the American West; Treasures of the American West; Indians and Soldiers of the American West; The Law of the American West; Cowboys and Horses of the American West; Guns of the American West; Wild Life of the American West; A Sampler of Western Folklore and Songs; A Gallery of Western Art. Copy is in very good condition. Some minimal edge wear to the illustrated cloth boards, but the interior is bright, clean, and tightly bound. Dust jacket is present, but has heavy wear, some tearing, and taping. Seller Inventory # 000274
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