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[TEXAS]. HUNTER, J. Marvin (1880–1957), compiler and editor. The Trail Drivers of Texas: Interesting Sketches of Early Cowboys and Their Experiences on the Range and on the Trail During the Days that Tried Men’s Souls… [San Antonio: Jackson Printing Co., 1920].
8vo. 2 volumes, 8vo. Portrait frontispieces, numerous illustrations from photographs; errata slip tipped to front pastedown of Vol. I. Original pictorial green cloth (hinges cracked, Vol. 2 recased with some repairs to joints, some spotting to covers, contents toned as usual). Provenance: R.P. Banks (ownership stamp in Vol. I on ffep).
FIRST EDITION of “the essential starting point for any study of Texas trail driving days…” (Jenkins) and “the most important single contribution to the history of cattle driving on the western trails” (Adams). Adams, Herd 1103; Adams, Six–Guns 1084; Graff 2020; Howes H816; Jenkins 99; Reese Six–Score 61.