[McMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021), his copy]. A near complete run of The Book Handbook and The Book Collector Quarterly. [London: Book Centre, Ltd., The Collector Limited, 1948-1996]. 178 issues, 8vos. Illustrated. Original printed wrappers. Some occasional rubbing, soiling. Includes volume I, number 1. Provenance: Larry McMurtry (his bookplate, which he designed, features the horseshoe-shaped brand his father and grandfather used on the McMurtry cattle - several issues have this bookplate), from his personal library at his home in Archer City. An excellent collection of this British book collecting magazine, includes the 1947 supplement issue, and 6 thin paper issues of the 1947 run. The Book Handbook became The Book Collector Quarterly.