The Outlaws Of The Border Or The Lives Of Frank And Jesse James, Their Exploits, Adventures And Escapes, Down To The Present Time. Together With The Achievements, Robberies And Final Capture Of The Younger Brothers

R. T. BRADLEY

Publication: J W Marsh, Publisher, 1880, Saint Louis

First edition. 8vo. Originally issued in cloth. This copy has been beautifully rebound in two-tone leather and cloth, raised bands, gilt decorations on the front cover and spine, and titles stamped in gilt on the spine, marbled front and rear endpapers,[6], 302 pp., frontispiece, illustrated. Six Guns 255 says: "The last half of this book is taken from Edwards' 'Noted Guerrillas.' Like most books of this period about the James boys, it is not very reliable." Nonetheless this book was popular in its day and helped to fuel interest in the Janes Boys and their exploits. The book was reprinted many times, but this is the true first edition. Former owner's inked name on a front endpaper, two old newspaper clippings laid-in, internally all page fore-edges are uniformly tanned else a tight, square copy that is beautifully bound in fine condition. Rare.

Inventory Number: 51314