A TEXAS COWBOY OR, FIFTEEN YEARS ON THE HURRICANE DECK OF A SPANISH PONY. TAKEN FROM REAL LIFE.
by Siringo, Chas. A
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Chicago, IL.: The Eagle Publishing Co.. Very Good. 1893. Hardcover. Ex-Library with modest markings (sticker remnants on the spine, and a presentation ticket at the bottom corner of the title-page.) This book is hard-bound in green cloth with gilt stamping on the upper cover and spine. The covers show light scuffing, edge-wear, and light rubbing to the corners and spine-ends. The lower hinge is cracked, and there is light wear to the front hinge, but with the binding solid otherwise. The contents are bright and generally clean with illustrations, but also with some toning and light scattered foxing/soiling. "The first- and best -cowboy autobiography" - Howes. "The most authentic book on the Texas Cowboy." - Jenkins. .
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- Seller
- Hoffman Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 77873
- Title
- A TEXAS COWBOY OR, FIFTEEN YEARS ON THE HURRICANE DECK OF A SPANISH PONY. TAKEN FROM REAL LIFE.
- Author
- Siringo, Chas. A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- The Eagle Publishing Co.
- Place of Publication
- Chicago, IL.
- Date Published
- 1893
- Keywords
- West, Western, Outlaws, Lawmen, Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Charles Siringo
Terms of Sale
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Columbus, Ohio
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Glossary
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...