Burnet, TX: Eakin Press, 1979. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Letters written by Archibald John Marjoribanks as co-manage the Rocking Chair Ranche in the eastern Panhandle of Texas from 1883 to 1893. Transcribed by Estelle Tinkler from the Panhandle-Plains Museum collection, Canyon, TX. 169 pp. Brown marbleized finish boards with bright gilt type on front and spine. Bright and tight with clean interior. Dust jacket has light sunning on spine and a small scuff at top of front hinge. Two small closed tears on top edge and light chipping on corners.Now in protective cover.

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Bookseller: Texas Star Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 011529
Title: Archibald John Writes the Rocking Chair Ranche Letters
Author: Tinkler, Estelle
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Eakin Press
Place of Publication: Burnet, TX
Date Published: 1979
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Texas History, Panhandle History
Bookseller catalogs: TEXAS HISTORY; Ranching/The West;

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