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50 Years in the Saddle by Ricketts 1st Ed. Signed

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50 Years in the Saddle by Ricketts 1st Ed. Signed
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This is an original rare first edition circa 1942 hand signed book titled, "50 Years In The Saddle" by W.P. Ricketts. The piece shows the original green clothe with black lettering hard cover and shows the signature only on the first page (not inscribed, rare). This book by William Pendleton Ricketts is one of the more rare and desirable early Western Wyoming books. This is from the Star Publishing Company Sheridan, Wyoming Publishers 1942. Marked on back of title page, "50 Years In The Saddle Copyright, 1942, W.P. Ricketts Printed in U.S.A. First Edition." Privately printed for W.P. Ricketts who was blind when the book was published (only printed for his friends). This is a very scarce and rare first edition copy with this being the only very limited printing. Recollections of when he became a cowboy, roundups on the Platte, Indian raids, the winter of 1879-1880, booze and cattle won't mix, his trip to Yellowstone National Park, the open range, and much more. Lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, else a near fine tight copy of a book that was originally published for friends and now has become very scarce to rare. Some copies valued at over $3,750.00. Measures 9 1/8"x6 1/8" x 3/4" thick. Provenance: From the private collection of J.D. Weidenfeller in Missoula, Montana large early American collection.