The Book of the American Indian (with ALS from both Garland and Remington tipped in)
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1923. Frederic Remington. First Edition, First Printing. A unique copy with two tipped-in letters: 1) Remington's ~100-word 1893 ALS to publisher Harper requesting permission for Appleton & Co. to use his painting "The Last Stand" (which appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1891) in an upcoming book on 'notable pictures of the Chicago Fair' and 2) a warm ~75-word ALS from Garland to Edmund(?) Stedman (on 'The Players' club stationery). Additionally, an original hand drawn cartoon 'bookplate' of bibliographer and cartoonist Merle De Vore Johnson on ffep. Tall quarto, (xii); 274pp. Full-page color frontispiece and 34 illustrations (two in color) on glossy paper by Frederic Remington. Laid in is an 8 1/2" x 11" Harper promotional offering sheet.Full-page color frontispiece and 34 illustrations (two in color) on glossy paper by Frederic Remington. Laid in is an 8 1/2" x 11" Harper promotional offering sheet. Original half black cloth over brown paper-covered boards lettered & ruled in gilt to spine in original dust jacket, each with a mounted cover illustration. Minor wear to book and dust jacket else a Fine copy in somewhat edgeworn early brown slipcase with brown morocco title label to spine. Item #23031
Remington and Garland shared a close personal friendship and a significant professional collaboration that helped shape the public image of the American West. The book combines 24 short stories and essays by Pulitzer Prize winner Hamlin Garland with Remington's classic illustrations.
Price: $1,500.00