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Signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt's ''Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains.'' New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons: 1899. Number 972 of 1,000. Fountain ink signature to pictorial frontispiece reads ''Theodore Roosevelt'' beneath a masculine photograph showing Roosevelt in Rough Rider regalia taken by Civil War photographer George G. Rockwood. This volume combines two previous Roosevelt books ''Hunting Trips of a Ranchman'' and ''The Wilderness Hunter.'' 476pp. measures 9'' x 11.5'' and weighs 7 pounds. Wear and some soiling to beige cloth boards, with tape along edges to keep cover intact. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper, else interior is well-preserved, and all 55 illustrations are fully intact with tissue guards. Signed Rough Rider photograph of Roosevelt is display-worthy and near fine. This lot of 2 also includes ''Barns Of California'' issued by the California Historical Society. First edition 1974. A collection by Earl Thollander, this book features black and white illustrations of the varied barn styles. Red cloth boards with lovely gilt hillside image. Approximately 65 pages measuring 9'' x 12.25''. Original dustjacket has tear along spine and bottom corner, along with smudging and general wear. Overall very good condition.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Limited Edition of His 1889 Book ''Big Game Hunting In The Rockies And On The Great Plains'' -- #972 of 1000
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