Originally purchased from Abe Books November 1999 thru Barnes and Noble Rare Book Purchase Program
Slip is shown in photos.
Cover enclosed in mylar, and some small tears in paper cover.
Corners are in good shape
There is writing on first page of book
There is pencil writing, on the 3rd page "9/96 #18683 American Old West 1957 1st 55.00
Spirit Gun of the West: The Life of Doc W.F. Carver – 1st Edition (1957)
A scarce and highly sought-after volume for collectors of Western Americana and shooting history. This first edition, published in 1957 by the Arthur H. Clark Company, explores the legendary life of Doc W.F. Carver, the "Spirit Gun of the West" and originator of the American Wild West Show.
Bibliographic Details:
Author: Raymond W. Thorp.
Subject: Doc W.F. Carver.
Edition: First Edition.
Year: 1957.
Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company.
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: Includes the original dust jacket, which shows some age-related wear and light chipping at the edges.
Binding: Solid and tight.
Internal: Pages are clean and free of markings or significant foxing. Please examine all 7 high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the spine and corners
Binding: HARD BACK BLUE, Blue boards with gilt on spine. Deckle fore edge
Jacket: CHIPPED DJVery light shelf wear and clean interior. Very good condition. Dust jacket is not price-clipped
Size: 7 X 9.5
266 Pages
Overall Condition is: VERY GOOD
Dj has clear protective cover, rubbed cover, light creasing at edges/corners, few closed tears at top and bottom edge. Gold gilt on spine, uncut edges, illustrated, good binding, clean body and unmarked text.
Biography of Doc Carver: frontiersman, trapper, buffalo hunter and marksman. Carver helped begin the Wild West Show concept touring throughout the world.