Frank B Linderman, Winold Reiss / BLACKFEET INDIANS 1st Edition 1935

Description: "A book of beauty that is sadness; of courage that inspires"BLACKFEET INDIANSBy Frank Bird Linderman, illustrated by Winold Reiss(1935)First printing of this beautifully illustrated history of the Blackfeet people, as told by the Montanan ethnographer and Native ally.Near fine in very good minus jacket."Plume - A medicine man of the Blood Tribe. Successful operator of a ranch on the Belly River in southern Alberta. Proud owner of many lodges, horses, and a large herd of cattle. As a young man he was known as the most handsome among all his friends." Color portraits of individuals by Reiss with Linderman's impassioned introduction to the history and culture of the Blackfeet people, before and after European incursion: "[N]owhere has the white man stooped so low for gain as in the fur trade of the Northwest; nowhere has he been so reprehensible as in his treatment of the plains Indian...The American Fur Company's steamboat, Trapper, brought smallpox up the river in 1837. This devastating scourge swept through the tribes of the Northwestern plains like a poisoned gale." Linderman's brief but vivid biographical sketches accompany the remarkable illustrations. "Published For Those Who Love The West And Seek To Better Understand It," on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Glacier National Park, and dedicated to the Blackfeet. (St. Paul): (Great Northern Railway), (1935). 12'' x 10'' Original quarter orange cloth with decorative blue-lettered orange paper covered boards. In original blue and orange dust jacket. Yellow endpapers. Illustrated with 49 full-page color portraits. Front hinge barely starting. Significant chipping and loss to jacket spine, extending to lower left corner of front panel; front and rear panels otherwise intact. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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