Jesse James: The Life And Daring Adventures Of This Bold Highwayman And Bank Robber And His No Less Celebrated Brother, Frank James. Together With The Thrilling Exploits Of The Younger Boys. Written By * * * * * * (One Who Dare Not Now Disclose His Identity). The Only Book Containing The Romantic Life Of Jesse James And His Pretty Wife Who Clung To Him To The Last!

James, Jesse

Publication: Published by Barclay & Co, 1882, Philadelphia

First Edition. First Issue. Original Pictorial Wrappers. 8vo. 19-96pp. Eight full-page Illustrations, plus portrait of Jesse James on the front wrapper and of Jesse's father on rear wrapper, neither of which is correct. Cover title is: The Life and Tragic Death of Jesse James. The Western Desperado. "The usual Jesse James material, though this one is better done than the majority. It is another collector's item."--Adams One-Fifty 82. SIXGUNS 1148 says "Rare"(1954). Some minor chipping to fore-edges of fragile wrappers and minor wear to spine ends. Tape repairs to the inside fore-edge of front wrapper. Some light soiling to upper and lower edges of front wrapper. Internally, exceptionally clean and tight. A very good copy of this rare Jesse James classic, printed shortly after his murder by Bob Ford. Protected in a custom folding-case portfolio.

Inventory Number: 53000