Vigilantes Chronicle Rise Fall Plummer by Hoffman Birney (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Charles Hargens (illustrator). (1929) 346 pp. Original brown cloth covers, lightly soiled and rubbed. Wear to top of spine. Top corner torn from page 119, not affecting any text. Edges of leaves lightly age toned. Illust. w/ b/w plates. Sixguns 214.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. See Ramon Adams Six Guns -#214. p pl., [17]-346 p. front., iilus., plates, ports, fasm. map. Half title; illus end papers, vignette. "Almost a third of this book appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in short articles before the publication of the book." About a third of the book appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in short articles before the publication of the book." It contains little new information of the vigilantes." There was a deluxe copy of 250 that was signed by the author. Charles Hargens was the illustrator of Birney Hoffman's book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 346p. A tan cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Number 52 of 250 copies SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR; this copy also warmly INSCRIBED to his friend Lawson Vance Smith. Ex-library; original binding. Faint label residue on spine; no other exterior library markings. Edges worn, with a bit of fraying to spine ends and corners. Label and stamp on rear endpapers and stamp on title page. Hinges slightly shaken but secure for normal handling. Text clean. Drawings by Charles Hargens.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Charles Hargens (illustrator). Limited Edition. 346 pp., illustrations, photographs. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. A tight, unmarked, near fine copy in a unclipped very good + dust jacket with minor chipping at the spine top and mild sunning. This limited edition being #168 of 250 copies comes with the original (?) slipcase and shows prior tape repairs by, apparently, a previous owner. Professionally repaired, the slipcase is now solid and completely functional. A very collectible copy. Six Guns #214, Adams 150 #11. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hargens, Charles (illustrator). Limited Edition, no. 125 of 250 copies signed by the author. Signed, "Hoffman Birney" in blue pen on the colophon facing the half-title. Front colophon: "Two hundred and fifty copies o this edition have been specially bound and signed by the Author, Hoffman Birney; This is number 125." Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Top edge gilt. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4." 346 pages, complete. Many black-and-white plates, complete. Pages are very clean and intact except for age toning and a small blue sticker on back pastedown. Covers are very clean and intact except for slight rubbing, minuscule fading to spine, and some wear to corners and head and tail of spine. Corners show the exposed boards from the wear. A Very Good copy. A historical account of the infamous outlaw, Henry Plummer (1832-1864), and his gang. Plummer led a double life as a member of law enforcement, including sheriff and city marshal, as well as the leader of a criminal gang. Plummer's road agents wreaked havoc on the Alder Gulch and Virginia City region of Montana, committing numerous crimes including robbery and murder. A group of vigilantes, the Vigilance Committee of Alder Gulch, was organized in 1863 to combat Plummer's gang. The Vigilance Committee put an end to Plummer and his gang through vigilante justice. Signed by Author(s).

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 390. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 390.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First Trade edition. 12mo, 346 pages, light brown cloth; closed tears to dj "All available information on Henry Plummer - the murderous road-agent sheriff of Bannack who was also a polished gentleman - has here been assembled. Just as fascinating are the portraits . of Boone Helm, "the worst bad-man"; of Captain Joe Slade, who carried in his pockets the dried ears of his enemy; of the leaders of the Vigilantes, Jim Williams and Wilbur F. Sanders." Illustrated from photographs, and drawings by Charles Hargens. Hargens was known for his accuracy in his depictions: he did over 3000 magazine covers, and illustrated 300 books, including Zane Grey's westerns.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition, 1 of 250 copies signed by the author. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, 346pp. Rubberstamp and name on verso of limitation page o/w a fine copy. Signed by Author(s).

BIRNEY, Hoffman. Vigilantes: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of the Plummer Gang of Outlaws In and About Virginia City, Montana, in the Early '60s. Phila., [1929]. 1st ed. Illus. Fine in d/j.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 366, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 366.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 366, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 366.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 390, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 390.