Publication: The Macmillan Company, 1940, New York
First edition. 8vo. Tan cloth, titles and decorations on the front cover and spine stamped in brown, brand decorated front and rear endpapers, viii [4], 242 pp., preface, illustrated with brands. names of brands. Inked presentation Inscription, SIGNED by both authors on the half title page and with their brands burned into the bottom page edges. List of Brand Names at rear. An excellent book on cattle brands with a long chapter on rustlers. "The authors tell many a tale of symbols that betray a tender story stamped with fire on thousands of bawling steers." Fine bright copy with the uncommon brand marks of the authors. stamped into the bottom page edges, in a bright, fresh, clipped dust jacket (retaining the original $2.50 price mark) with light wear to the spine ends. An exceptional copy of a scarce book housed in a protective cardboard slipcase.
Inventory Number: 53619