The Loving Brand Book, With An Introduction By Charles Goodnight Iii, And Illustrations By William D. Wittliff

JAMES C. LOVING

Publication: The Pemberton Press, 1965, Austin

First edition. Oblong 4to. Tan cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, [16], [1]-118pp, introduction, illustrated, brands, index. Illustrated by William D. Wittliff. SIX-SCORE:74 : “Reproduces James C. Loving’s original manuscript brand book of Texas cattle brands, compiled in 1884. Loving was the son of Charles Goodnight’s partner Oliver Loving and one of the founders of the first Texas stock association. This reproduction makes available to all a picture of how brands were recorded by a working cattleman on the range, besides preserving an important brand book for prosperity.” Light offsetting to the front and rear endpapers, caused by the front and rear dust jacket flaps, which is common for this title, else a fine copy in dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends and corners.

Inventory Number: 49795