Apache Land by Ross Santee, written and illustrated by the author. Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1947. First edition, first printing, with the Scribner’s “A” on the copyright page. Hardcover in tan cloth with brown lettering and illustrated desert/rider scene on the front board and spine. Southwestern Americana title focused on Apache country, with Santee’s distinctive illustrations throughout.

Condition =good

No dust jacket. Cloth shows toning, light soiling, edge wear, and bumped corners. Interior has foxing/spotting, bookplate of Neva A. Wilson on the front pastedown, and general page toning. Binding is intact. A collectible first edition for readers of Western Americana, Native American history, Arizona/New Mexico/Southwest books, and Ross Santee material.