BLACKFEET INDIANS . . 


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Publication: St. Paul: Great Northern Railway, 1935

Edition: First edition

Binding: Hardcover

Description: First edition, 4to, pp. 65, [5]; 49 striking full-color portraits in Mr. Reiss' inimitable style;  in the hard-to-find dust jacket, now somewhat darkened; covers a little smudged, extremities with some wear , , still a nice-looking copy overall. The German-born Reiss (1886-1953) portrayed Blackfeet individuals under commission of the Great Northern Railway for use on its calendars and other materials promoting travel in the American West. This book was published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Glacier National Park.

 First edition. Quarto. Large bookplate from a distinguished collection of Western Americana (consisting of a lovely silver print photograph),  in a near fine dustwrapper.

GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, 1935.  First Edition.  65 pages, measuring 10.25 x 12.25," featuring 49 striking full-color portraits in Winold Reiss' inimitable style.  (The German-born Reiss (1886-1953) portrayed Blackfeet individuals under commission of the Great Northern Railway for use on its calendars and other materials promoting travel in the American West.)  

outstanding copy please examine pictures

the good - book comes in dust jacket as well as fourth class mail card board with title and art pattern from book, please examine photos

the bad - there is a small tear in the bottom front of dust jacket

the other - a former owner of this book wrote their name inside the   front  sometimes referred as FEP. please examine photos


"DEDICATED TO THE BLACKFEET HEROIC INDIANS OF THE PLAINS WHOSE NOBLE SPIRIT WILL LIVE AS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO MEET THEM WITH AN OPEN HEART."

Original Art Deco styled boards, wear and soiling evident on front and back covers.  Yellow end-papers.  


"Published for those who love the West and seek to Better Understand it."

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this is a solid  book.   exceptionally strong copy with vibrant colors, sharp edges and corners, overall great eye appeal. 

Please examine photos they are Hi-Res scans of the actual books you will receive. . . 


These is a rare highly sought after, very collectible,  book.


Take a look at the pictures they are scans of some of the actual books you will receive.


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