The Big Sky

GUTHRIE, JR., A.B

Publication: William Sloane Associates, 1947, New York

First edition. 8vo. Cloth. 386pp. Author's second book. One of 500 numbered copies with an extra leaf signed by Guthrie tipped-in. This copy includes both the regular trade, pictorial dust jacket, and the special plain grey advance dust jacket which bears the limitation number at the top of the front panel. This is copy number 199. A Jeff Dykes Western High Spot and a 1948 Pulitzer Prize nominee. The 1952 film adaptation directed by Howard Hawks received two Academy Award nominations. Introduces Dick Summers and Boone Caudill. Under Summers' tutelage, Caudill becomes a powerful White Savage ... a man that only the beautiful daughter of a Blackfoot chief would dare to love. A. B. Guthrie gives us an unforgettable portrait of a spacious land and a unique way of life. Book and both dust jackets in fine condition, and protected in custom slipcase with title and limitation information in gilt on leather label on spine. Advance Review Slip laid-in. An exceptional copy!

Inventory Number: 50494