Description: The Big Sky, A.B. Guthrie Jr. Signed limited first edition of the first of six novels in Guthrie's sequence dealing with the Oregon Trail and the development of Montana from 1830, the time of the mountain men, to "the cattle empire of the 1880s to the near present." Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by Guthrie and "prepared for advance distribution to American booksellers and critics", of which this is number 246, with both the plain grey advance dust jacket, numbered, along with the first trade edition jacket. New York: William Sloane Associates, 1947. Publisher's original brown cloth, stamped in silver; pp. (vi), 386. A near fine copy in very good, unclipped dust jackets. Binding firm and square, minimal wear to boars, internally clean. Jackets show general light shelfwear, a bit of chipping to extremities and a couple closed tears. Advance jacket shows a few minor stains, spine a touch toned . Protected in archival mylar. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Rare Book Sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in modern first editions, signed copies and notable rarities. As a proud member of the ABAA, the Rare Book Sleuth adheres to the highest standards of professionalism in the field. Terms PayPal and credit cards are accepted. All items are shipped within 3 business days, fully insured via USPS. Expedited and international shipping is also available. All books are guaranteed as described and returnable for any reason within 30 days.
Price: 850 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Limited Edition
Publisher: William Sloane Associates Publishers
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1947
