Click for full-size.
They Called Him Wild Bill; The Life and Adventures of James Butler Hickok
by Rosa, Joseph G
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
-
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Norman, OK: The University of Oklahoma Press [1964], 1964. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo. [6], vii-xvii, [3], 3-278 pp. Orange and black cloth with black and gold lettering on the spine; pink topstain. Price of $5.95 on the front flap of the jacket. Illustrated with several black and white photographs. Adams 1901. Inscribed with personalization by Rosa on the title page. A sharp copy of what is considered to be the most informative book on the life of Wild Bill Hickok. Very minor foxing to the textblock; jacket's spine panel is sunned and has some foxing to its reverse and rear flap.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Evening Star Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000012632
- Title
- They Called Him Wild Bill; The Life and Adventures of James Butler Hickok
- Author
- Rosa, Joseph G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The University of Oklahoma Press [1964]
- Place of Publication
- Norman, OK
- Date Published
- 1964
Terms of Sale
Evening Star Books
All items subject to prior sale.� Certain items and shipping to certain countries may exceed the standard shipping amounts.� Any shipping expenses incurred above the standard rate will be billed at cost. Payment is in US dollars.� Personal checks must clear prior to shipment (please allow 10 days).� Books may be returned within 15 calendar days of delivery for any reason, so long as we are notified of return within 10 days of delivery.� Return items must be well packaged and fully insured and must be returned in same condition as sold. Any book described as a First Edition is also a First Printing unless otherwise indicated.
About the Seller
Evening Star Books
Biblio member since 2007
Madison, Wisconsin
About Evening Star Books
We buy and sell rare and fine books in many fields. Our interests include philosophy, modern first editions, and works of historical or intellectual interest. In addition to bookselling, we regularly do valuations and appraisals for non-IRS purposes. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collect modern first editions
Biblio is showcasing the top book published every year starting in 1919. See if your favorite modern first edition made the list! Check out our collecting first editions by the year.
The Importance of Dust Jackets
Is the dust jacket of a book worth holding on to? Consider its form, its function, and its beauty. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection.
