Rope Burns. A Fair Likeness Of A Few Good Cowboys Who Know The Meaning Of The Words

LEE AND LELA KARR

Publication: Newsfoto Publishing Company, 1975, San Angelo

First edition. 4to. Decorated hardcover, titles stamped in white on the front cover and spine, two different photographs on the front and rear endpapers, 112 pp., numerous photographs. A collection of over 200 black and white photos of cowboy ropers (mostly Texans) taken by Lee Karr, 1974-75. In 1973 photographer Lee Karr and his wife Lela, moved to Del Rio, Texas he had previously had a studio in Georgetown, Texas. It was at this time they traveled the state seeking the men who made up this rare annual of the Texas cowboy ropers. A photograph gallery of many old-time and contemporary steer-roping competitors from around the Southwest, mostly from West Texas. Fine, bright copy without dust jacket, as issued.

Inventory Number: 46030