Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
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CUSTER, George Armstrong (1839-1876). My Life on the Plains...
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CUSTER, George Armstrong (1839-1876). My Life on the Plains. Or, Personal Experiences with Indians. New York: Sheldon and Company, 1874. 8vo. Illustrated with 8 plates. 256, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full brown cloth, front board and spine stamped in black and gilt, rear board stamped in blind, yellow endleaves (spine a bit toned, edgeworn, light rubbing and some soiling to boards, previous owner's signature on both fps., minor occasional offsetting from plates). Bright and fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS TITLE, UNCOMMON IN THIS CONDITION. ?? classic account of military operations against various tribes of?Plains?Indians in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas?" (Encyclopedia of American War Literature, p. 84). Howes C981. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 x 1".
