Arizona Highways. Volume Xxiii, Numbers 1 Through 12, 1947.

CARLSON, RAYMOND [EDITOR].

Publication: Arizona Highways, 1947, Phoenix

First edition. Quarto. Red buckram, titles stamped in gold gilt on front cover and spine, illustrated. Full page colored pen and ink drawing on front fly leaf by Ross Santee and addressed to Louis P. Merrill. Louis P. Merrill was a noted Texas ranchman and the author of "Aristocrats of the Cow Country," which first appeared in THE CATTLEMAN magazine in 1946, and was quickly adopted as a collector's guide for libraries and collectors interested in the historical development of the range/cattle industry. Santee has also colored over some original sketches and signed them as by Ross Santee. They appear in the October issue on pages 4, 26, 28, 30, and 33. The Arizona scene is gloriously reflected throughout the entire edition with colorful photographs, artwork, pottery, places to visit, historical discoveries, ranching, and a strong taste of Arizona and its people. Total of 5 original color drawings by Santee. Fine, bright, tight copy.

Inventory Number: 28366