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Lot 442

DAVIS., J. C. Ida. A Romantic Hunting Trip in the Rockies. ...

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DAVIS., J. C. Ida. A Romantic Hunting Trip in the Rockies. Cleveland: Book Supply Co., [1904]. 12mo. Frontispiece portrait of ?Ida?. Publisher?s blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt (spine toned, some edgewear to spine and corners, some rubbing to boards, hinges starting, a few gutters just starting, ffep with shallow chip at upper corner). FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE BOOK. ?According to the narrative, Ida, a girl from Colorado Springs, captured the author's heart prior to his two month's hunting trip for deer, antelope and elk. Unfortunately, during his absence from her he lost her to another, but did come home with a fine ten-point trophy buck.? (Heller). Heller 1, 72.