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Lot 97: TOM LEA

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USDSold:
Sotheby'sNew York, NY, USJune 18, 2004

Item Overview

Description

The King Ranch. Kingsville, Texas: Printed for the King Ranch, 1957

Two volumes, 4to (9 x 6 3/4 in.; 230 x 170 mm.). Illustrated by the author with drawings, maps, facsimiles. Bound in a facsimile of the saddle blankets woven and used on the King Ranch. In a linen slipcase, with gold-stamped leather title label.

Artist or Maker

Literature

Reese, Six Score 69; Adams, Herd 1319; Basic Texas Books 121

Notes

One of 3,000 copies, designed by Carl Herzog. "The writing has the sweep, the rhythm, and the fervor of an epic... It should be owned by all who are interested in good cattle, good horses, good range management, good art, and good writing" (Frank Goodwyn).

Auction Details

Fine Books and Manuscripts: Texas Collection

by
Sotheby's
June 18, 2004, 12:00 AM EST

1334 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, US