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Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 504

[OUTLAWS]. [BONNEY, William H. (“Billy the Kid”) (1859–1881...

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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[OUTLAWS]. [BONNEY, William H. (?Billy the Kid?) (1859?1881). ?? SIRINGO, Charles A. (1855?1928).?History of ?Billy the Kid?. The true life of the most daring young outlaw of the age??[Santa Fe: the author, 1920]. 8vo. 1pp. ad at end. Original photographic wrappers (rebacked with new spine in facsimile, some short creases to covers, some discoloration to rear wrapper); folding cloth chemise; matching slipcase. FIRST EDITION of this rare account of the legendary outlaw written by a former Pinkerton agent that ?further strengthened some of the legends about Kid which by the time were so well established? (Adams). Adams, Six Guns 2028 (?rare?); Howes S516.