My Life On the Range (SIGNED)

Clay, John

Published by Privately Printed, Chicago, 1924

About this Item

This original, large octavo, 1924 first edition in dark green cloth with bright gilt titles is in "good" condition. Pages in second half of book show dampstaining / tidemarks to the margins closest to spine -- spine was evidently damp, at some point. Corners toed in slightly; Top Edge Gilding is moderately worn but still at about 75 percent; we can find no foxing. Gilt titling to spine and front board remain strong. Inscribed to top of half-title page "To Clay Boddie" (though it could be "Goddie") "from John Clay / 24th April 1926 / 75 yrs old today." We thus have the recipient's 1851 birth date, but have been unable to trace him. All the glossy B&W photographic plates here -- including Teddy Roosevelt & Co. on horseback -- are firmly attached where they ought to be. "One of the best books on ranching." -- Everett Graff. "This well-written book about the authors' ranch experience has become scarce in the first edition, and is one of the much-sought-after cattle books. He was one of the better-known ranch owners of the Northwest and a well-educated Scotchman. His picture of ranch life is authentic. He relates many incidents of the Johnson County War and tells about Tom Horn." -- Ramon Adams. "A Scot, he traveled widely in the American West and Canada, observing closely and accurately. He played an important part in financing several large companies, and was instrumental in the reorganization of the failed Swan Land and Cattle Co. The book is best on the Wyoming ranges, where British investment was heaviest. There is much on the Wyoming Stock Growers Association," reports Bill Reese. Adams Herd 475, Adams Six-Guns 434, Howes 470, Graff 748, Dobie pp. 98-99. Totals 366 pp., now reduced from $780. Seller Inventory # 008515

Bibliographic Details

Title: My Life On the Range (SIGNED)

Publisher: Privately Printed, Chicago

Publication Date: 1924

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition