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An Aged Wanderer. A Life Sketch Of J.M. Parker, A Cowboy On The Western Plains In The Early Days.
J. M PARKER
Other works by J. M PARKERPublication: Elkhorn Wagon Yard, 1923, San Angelo
First edition. Original pictorial blue wrappers, portrait verso front wrapper, 32 pp., wrapper title. Laid in a four point folding case. Light wear to bottom edges, else very good copy. Howes P78. Adams Six Guns 1679: "Exceedingly rare. The author was an old Texas cowboy who became crippled with paralysis and sold these little books for a livelihood as he wandered over the country." [40 cents]. Adams Herd 1757. Adams One-Fifty 111: "In spite of its errors, it is much sought and important collector's item." Dobie, p. 126. Indian fighting, cowboy life, trail driving, and much on Billy the Kid. A clean copy of an elusive title.
Inventory Number: 51259
$1,875.00
