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Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 557

Smith of Bear City By George Buffum First Edition

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Available in this lot we have a hardcover first edition of Smith of Bear City and Other Frontier Sketches by George T. Buffum. The piece was published by The Grafton Press in 1906. The book is a collection of sixteen stories and tales about life on the western frontier. It contains stories such as The death of Curly Bill, The cook from Texas, Gentle Annie, and others. The piece shows half a dozen illustrations with a gilt gold cover reading "Smith of Bear city and Other Frontier sketches George T. Buffum". The book shows good condition overall with some light wear along the spine. The piece measures 8 1/2" tall by 5 3/4" wide and 1" thick.
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