Violence In Lincoln County 1869-1881. A New Mexico Item.

WILLIAM A. KELEHER

Other works by WILLIAM A. KELEHER

Publication: University of New Mexico Press, 1957, Albuquerque

First Edition. 8vo. Signed by the author on the half-title page. Cloth, 390pp., Frontis. by Ernest L. Blumenschein, Plates, Portraits, Facsimiles, Index, Half-title, Maps on end papers. "One of the best histories of Lincoln County and its troubles, as well as of the life of Billy The Kid. It has many citations to newspapers and court records, and is well annotated. It is most noteworthy."--Ramon Adams. (High praise from a highly-critical bibliographer.) An important, classic work. A fine, bright copy. Dust jacket shows some tanning to spine and upper portion of front and rear panels. Laid-in is a signed, typed letter from author & bibliographer, Ramon Adams, dated April 28, 1952, on Adams's pictorial letterhead. The letter is to William Keleher, historian and author of this excellent work. Adams orders a book from Keleher, and talks of his work on a bibliography and the upcoming publication of "my book on the roundup cook". Letter has 4 horizontal folds and a half-inch closed tear to top edge, very good condition.

Inventory Number: 53520