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Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction

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Join us for our Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction here in Bozeman, Montana. From historic beadwork and weapons to Western Spurs, artwork, and antiques, the sale is truly a stunning collection.
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Lot 757

"The Custer Myth", Col. W.A. Graham, 1st Edition

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$100

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Featured in this lot is a 1953 First Edition of "The Custer Myth" by Colonel W. A. Graham USA retired. This book is a much-needed reference work that presents original source material without the bias of interpretations and misconstructions. This classic study will continue to serve as an indispensable tool for every Custer researcher, student, and enthusiast. This book includes important items of Custeriana and a complete and comprehensive bibliography by Fred Dustin. It contains interviews with Crow Scouts, information from the Crows, the Arikara, the Sioux, the Cheyenne and the Arapahos. It also contains statements and letters by scouts and other non-military participants; the Benteen-Goldin letter; Custer's Last Battle, the 1892 Century Magazine article by General Edward S. Godfrey; General Winfield Scott Edgerly's 1881 statement about the battle; military and literary records of Theodore W. Goldin, survivor of and recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions taken during the Battle of Little Big Horn. The front and back-end papers show a full color printing of a painting by Gayle P. Hoskins. Working from a clay model of the battlefield with a U.S.G.S. contour map and a troop movement map, this is a unique view of the battle. One of the interesting things brought to light in this book is how the U.S. Cavalry companies rode horses of matching colors. The book is illustrated with 65 black & white photographs, 22 drawings, 10 maps, including Philo Clark's 1877 battlefield survey. This tan cloth bound hardcover book is in very nice condition, minimal scuffing noted to cover edges. Intact pages are clean with slight age tanning noted. No other obvious marring noted, paper dust jacket exhibits slight tears. Book measures 7.5"W x 10.5"L x 1"D.

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