363 pp., frontis, preface, illustrations. RARE. A complete, tight, unmarked copy, appearing to be unread, in a bright near fine tape free dust jacket with minor soiling as photographed. This book, originally attempted to be suppressed, is comprised of the wild history of Ft. Griffin and Northwest Texas when it was the frontier. On the first page of chapter one the author says, "Tread cautiously as you advance West; He who observes most will fare best." Six Score #95, Herd #1982, Howes R559, Six Guns #1923. From the estate of Dudley R. Dobie from San Marcos, Texas. AN EXCEPTIONAL 116 YEAR OLD BOOK IN THE ELUSIVE DUST JACKET. COLLECTOR QUALITY. Seller Inventory # 006663

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Title: The Quirt and the Spur; Vanishing Shadows Of...

Publisher: W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition

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