Custer's First Sergeant

Sandy Barnard

ISBN 10: 096180873X / ISBN 13: 9780961808730

Published by Ast, 1996

A Signed First-Hand Window Into Custer's Modern Legacy. Delve into the granular history of the American frontier and the inner workings of the 7th Cavalry with this highly specialized biography by noted military historian and Custer scholar, Sandy Barnard. Custer's First Sergeant focuses on the compelling life, career, and military experiences of First Sergeant John Ryan, offering a vital primary-perspective layer to the heavily studied events leading up to and following the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Collector's Value: This copy is flat signed by the author, Sandy Barnard, directly on the title page without personal inscription. It remains an essential reference volume for Indian Wars historians, 7th Cavalry researchers, and specialized Americana collectors. Bibliographic Detail: First Edition / First Printing (1996). Published by AST Press. Hardcover format. ISBN-10: 096180873X. Condition Report: Dust Jacket: Present and unclipped with light shelf wear and faint surface rubbing. The front cover proudly retains its original, vintage gold "Autographed Copy" retail sticker. Binding & Boards: Cloth boards are structurally straight, rigid, and tight. The outer edges and extremities show very light rubbing from standard shelf storage. Interior & Text Block: The text block is exceptionally clean, white, and unmarked. Free from student notes, margin ink, or highlighting. The author's signature on the title page is bold, clear, and unsmudged. Seller Inventory # VV877

Bibliographic Details

Title: Custer's First Sergeant
Publisher: Ast
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition