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Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th C. French Artistry Sale

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 97

1908 1st Ed. True Tales of the Plains Buffalo Bill

Estimate: $350 - $700
Starting Bid
$100

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Featured in this lot is a 1908, Scarce, First Edition of "True Tales of the Plains" by Buffalo Bill, Cupples & Leon Company publisher. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living on the Great Plains during the late 1800s. The tales are a combination of factual accounts and fictionalized events, all based on the author's firsthand experiences. The stories are set against the backdrop of the Wild West, a time when the frontier was still being explored and settled. The author shares his encounters with Native Americans, cowboys, outlaws, and other characters that he met during his travels. The book provides a unique perspective on life in the West during this time period. The author's writing style is straightforward and descriptive, allowing the reader to visualize the scenes and characters with ease. He also includes details about the landscape, climate, and wildlife of the Plains, giving readers a sense of the harsh and beautiful environment that he lived in. Overall, True Tales of the Plains is an engaging and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and provides a firsthand account of the people and events that shaped this iconic region. The red cloth bound gold gilt illustrated hardcover is in good overall condition, scuffing exhibited on cover edges, loose spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1.25"D, weight is 1lb.*

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