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[TEXIANA]. -- [McMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021), his copy]. HALEY, J. Evetts (1901-1995). The XIT Ranch of Texas and the Early Days of the Llano Estacado. Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1929.
8vo. Numerous full-page plates after photographs and maps. Original gilt-stamped olive-green cloth, top edge gilt. Provenance: Larry McMurtry (his bookplate, which he designed, features the horseshoe-shaped brand his father and grandfather used on the McMurtry cattle), from his personal library at his home in Archer City; Bill Pitts (ownership signature); E.W. Snoddy(?), ownership inscription.
RARE SUPPRESSED FIRST EDITION. “One of the best books about a Texas ranch. Because of a lawsuit most of the edition was recalled and suppressed, making it one of the rarest and most sought after books on cattle. This is the author’s first book, and many books has written since have enhanced his reputation as a writer” (Adams Herd 969). Adams Six-Guns 894; Reese Six Score 54; Basic Texas Books 82; Howes H39.