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The King Ranch. TOM LEA

The King Ranch.

TOM LEA

Other works by TOM LEA

Publication: Printed For The King Ranch, 1967, Kingsville, 1957

First edition. Limited Two volumes. Large, thick octavo. Bound in heavy linen. Illus. by the author. Vol I: 467pp. 24 x 18.8 cm. 24 drawings by Lea, 6 maps, 9 facsimiles. Crash linen with running "W" brand. Vol II: 469-838pp. 24 x 18.8cm. Frontispiece, 19 drawings by Lea, 2 facsimiles. Crush linen with running "W" brand. In linen slipcase with leather label (lightly rubbed). The special edition of this important ranch history, printed on rag paper with the Running W Brand watermark, after a design by Carl Hertzog, for distribution on a private basis by the ranch owners. Although 3000 sets were printed, the exclusivity of distribution accounts for the relative scarcity of copies on the market. A fine set.

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