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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 432

1877 1st Ed. Western Wilds By J.H. Beadle

Estimate: $250 - $500

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$50 $10
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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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For your bidding consideration is a Leather Bound Illustrated, 1877 First Edition of "Western Wilds and the Men Who Redeem Them" by J.H. Beadle. This is a late 19th-century account of early American figures and their accomplishments, explorations, and events. This first edition book follows the lives of men at the Alamo, the westward voyages of the Mormons, Native American Indians, geographical phenomena in the West, and much more. Described, by the author, as an authentic narrative embracing an account of seven years travel and adventure in the far west; wild life in Arizona; perils of the plains; life in the canon and death in the desert; thrilling scenes and romantic incidents in the lives of western pioneers; adventures of the red and white savages of the west; a full account of the mountain meadow massacre; the Custer defeat; life and death of Bringham Young. The book is illustrated throughout and features a wonderful gilt decorated cover. The full colour map of Aboriginal America in the front is present. This leather bound illustrated gold gilt hardcover is in fair to good condition, scuffing noted to cover edges, marble boards and end papers. Intact pages exhibit top, bottom and fore edge painting, age tanning and slight foxing observed throughout. No other obvious marring noted. Measures 7"W x 9.5"L x 1.75"D approximately. Weight approximate 3lb

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