NY: Macmillan, 1967. First Edition. Original Cloth. pp: xvi, 334, bibliography, discography, subject index, and title/first line index. Illustrations are from Remington, Russell, et al. The editor of "Sing Out!" collaborates here with American composer Earl Robinson to present words and music to more than 100 songs sung by 49ers... More
Portland, Oregon: American Music, 1939. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. (50)pp, Contains words and music to 20 cowboy songs that Smith performed, including: We're Beddin' Down on A New Range Tonight; Ramblin' Rose of the Rio Grande; Git Along, Ole Mule; Cowboy Rangerette; Gamblin' Cowboy Jim; and 15 more. Inside... More
Portland, Oregon: American Music, 1941. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. 50pp. Contains 21 songs performed by Jerry Smith. Titles include: Ridin' to the Rhythm of the Saddle; Margy Anne; The Cowboy's Warning; Bunkhouse Blues; Trail Dust; and 16 more. Six illustrations from photographs. 12.25" x 9" More
San Francisco: Southern Pacific Lines, 1939. First Edition. Soft Cover. 55pp; map, two drawings. 9" x 8" The text gives information on dining cars and detailed time tables for all trains in the system, along with ads for the Golden Gate Exposition, bus tours, cruise lines, etc. Includes a map... More
![THE RAND-McNALLY VEST POCKET MAP OF SOUTH DAKOTA: Showing all Counties, Cities, Towns, Railways, Lakes, Rivers, Etc. [cover title]; Population is given according to the latest Official Census. South Dakota.](/pictures/thumb/038277.jpg?v=1469741924)
Chicago and New York: Rand, McNally & Co. 1914. 1914 edition. Printed Stiff Wrappers. Full-color map, 14" x 21", folding into tan card covers, printed in black. 5.5" x 2.5" Designates the Indian Reservations of Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Lower Brule, Pine Ridge, and Rosebud. More
Aberdeen, S.D. News Printing Co. 1910. First Edition. Original Wrappers. 16pp. Contents: Area and Topography; Productions; Comparisons with Other States; Wheat; Live Stock; Dairying; Sheep; Fruit Growing; Forestry; Artesian Wells; Minerals and Mining; Foreigners; Occupations; Public Schools; Native Grasses; &c. Bound in printed, pale-green wrappers; little foxing to covers, not... More
![HISTORIC LANDMARKS: Being a history of early explorers and fur-traders, with a narrative of their adventures in the wilds of the Great Northwest [signed]. A. L. South Dakota / Van Osdel.](/pictures/thumb/038232.jpg?v=1469723033)
s.l. s.n. [Published by the author?], [1905 or earlier]. First Edition. Original Cloth. pp: (iv), 400; 20 b&w plates from old drawings and photographs. Bound in pictorial terracotta cloth, cover stamped in brown, gilt-stamped spine; small blemish on cover. 8" x 5.25" Inscribed on the front free-endpaper: "To Mrs and... More
St. Paul, Minnesota: Pioneer Press, 1885. First Edition. Original Wrappers. 48pp; complete with 9 full-page views, map on back cover. Bound in salmon wrappers, title printed on cover. 8.75" x 5.75" The letters are datelined at various places along the route: Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota; Lockhart Farm, Norman County... More
Independence, Missouri: Westerners, Kansas City Posse, 1959. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. 14pp; two full-page illus (reward poster for Frank & Jesse James, photos of their revolvers). 9" x 6" Presentation copy, inscribed on the cover, signed by author Miles W. Standish. More
Washington DC: (GPO), 1866. First Edition. Printed Self-wrappers. 17pp, sewn, unopened signatures, drop-title, edges uncut. 9.5" x 6" Contains interesting information on various expeditions and scouts employed against the Indians during 1865 and 1866. Included are the military units involved, commanding officers, numbers of enlisted men, days absent, rations consumed... More
San Francisco: Colt Press, 1939. First Edition. Cloth-backed boards. pp: 66, (1), colophon; rubricated title-page, vignettes in margins, printer's device above colophon. Presentation inscription on blank flyleaf, signed by the author. Bound in cloth-backed pale-green boards, Colt Press device mounted on cover, paper spine label; edges of boards sunned. 11.5"... More
NY: Hastings House, 1971. First Edition. Original Cloth. pp: xii, 372; 28 maps, text illus. Examines the history of the old road to Santa Fe, the only pre-railroad link from the Mississippi River to the Southwest. The road started as a commerce route in 1821, crossing the Cimarron Desert and... More
![TAKE ME BACK TO MY BOOTS AND SADDLE [signed]; Words and music by Walter G. Samuels, Leonard Whitcup, Teddy Powell. Take me.. sheet music.](/pictures/thumb/031945.jpg?v=1434445995)
NY: Schuster & Miller, 1935. Early edition. Pictorial Cover. 6pp, words and music, in part: "Boots and saddle Ooh-ooh-ooh....Let me see that gen'ral store, Let me ride that range once more...." 12" x 9" The western-motif cover has an inset portrait of Wayne King, with his flamboyant signature in blue... More
Chicago: Carl Teich, Circa 1920s. Original edition. Cardboard Covers. Complete with 20 photographic views on 20 cards, 2.25" x 3.5", in original folding case. Undated: cars and clothing indicate 1920s, and mailing cost is stated as one cent. More
New York: Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, Inc. 1933. First Edition. Cloth-backed boards. 125pp, printed on buff stock. Bound in cloth-backed printed boards, in the original glassine jacket. 10.5" x 7.5" More
Fort Worth, Texas: Radio Station KFJZ, 1940. First Edition. On the front of this rare card is a photo of Marc Williams and his Cowboys (Bill Stockard, Pete Scarborough, and Bob Atwine). On the back is printed: "Hear..Marc Williams (National Broadcasting Company and Brunswick Recording Artist) and his Cowboys, each... More
(Huntsville, Texas): Texas Prison System, 1944. First Edition. Softcover. 4pp, printed in black on tan stock. Lists 22 events and the contestants in each, including: Mad Scramble; Bareback Bronc Riding; Goree Cowgirl Orchestra; Wild Mare Milking; Calf Roping Break-a-way; Wild Mule Race; Hillbillies Come to Town; Putting Hitler in His... More
s.l. s.n. 1916. Original photograph. Real-photo postcard of Company G troops lined up for pay call. The names of the 11 non-coms and officers in the photograph are neatly hand-printed in ink on the verso: Artificer-N.S. Seery, Corp'l Turnner, Corp'l McGrew, Sergt Walrath, Sergt White, Sergt Verneigo, Sergt Thompson, 1st... More
![HANK THOMPSON'S BRAZOS VALLEY HIT SONGS, No. 1 [signed]. Hank Thompson.](/pictures/thumb/031977.jpg?v=1434445995)
NY: Hill and Range Songs, 1954. First Edition. Original Wraps. 36pp; cover and 12 illus from photographs. Contains words and music to 15 songs, written and performed by Hank Thompson, including: Rub-A-Dub Dub; You're Walking On My Heart; When You're Lovin', You're Livin'; Cryin' In the Deep Blue Sea; Swing... More
Santa Fe, New Mexico: Published by the author, (1926). First Edition. Pictorial Stiff Wrappers. 123pp. Contains 20 tales, including: The Lost Navajos; Lincoln's Wager; Jim Red's Christmas Ride; The Burro and the Giant Powder; The Puncher and the Nugget; Curious Women; &c. Frontispiece view from photograph. 9" x 6" [Adams... More
Beverly Hills: Ernest Tubb Music, 1950. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. 40pp; 11pp illustrations from photographs. Contains lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment, chord symbols and frames to 15 songs written and/or sung by Tubb, including: Don't Rob Another Man's Castle; My Filipino Rose; My Tennessee Baby; Drivin' Nails in My... More
Portland, OR: American Music, 1941. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Some rubbing along spine. 42pp; two illus from photographs. Contains lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment, chord symbols and frames to 20 songs written and sung by Ernest Tubb. Titles include: I'll Get Along Somehow; Blue-eyed Elaine; Our Love Yodel; Swell San... More
Portland, OR: American Music, 1941. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. 46pp; two illus from photographs. Contains words and music to 20 songs written and sung by Ernest Tubb, including: I'll Get Along Somehow; Blue-eyed Elaine; Our Love Yodel; Swell San Angelo; Walking the Floor over You; and 15 more. 12" x.... More
NY: Ernest Tubb Music, 1953. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. 40pp; 14pp illustrations from photographs. Contains lyrics, music, chord symbols and frames to 15 songs performed by Ernest Tubb. Titles include: I Need Attention Bad; She Slipped Out On Me; Dear Judge; My Portigue Gal; Stand By Me; and 10 more. 12" x 9" More
NY: Ernest Tubb Music, 1953. First Edition. Pictorial cover. 40pp; 14 illus from photographs. Contains words, music, guitar chords and frames for 15 songs performed by Ernest Tubb, including: Don't Trifle on Your Sweetheart; Dear Judge; My Portugal Gal; Stand By Me; and 11 more. 12" x 9" More