Many of the books are inscribed to both Cuthbert and his great friend of more than two decades Antonia Gale Moss. Joseph Heller once wrote to Tubby in response to one more "please sign and return" request: "This is turning out to be a hell of a lot of work!" All signed books unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. From the most prolific author to write on all things Western, Larry McCurtry follows the rise of international celebrity 'Buffalo' Bill Cody, tracker, part-time Indian scout and showman, and his most famous and celebrated star, Annie Oakley, the gifted woman sharpshooter, and how they became the fir. From the collection of Cuthbert Christian Thambimuttu (1945-2019) of Columbus, Ohio - known to many of his bookseller, author, and illustrator friends as "Tubby." He was persistent in the pursuit of autographed books by the writers and artists he admired, including Gorey, Sendak, Heaney, Byatt, Morrison, Updike and many more. This book is signed by Larry McMurtry on the title-page. By Larry McMurtry From the early 1800s to the end of his life in 1917, Buffalo Bill Cody was as famous as anyone could be. There is a black remainder mark on the bottom outer edge of the pages. The contents are bright and clean, with illustrations. The covers show a bit of light edge-wear. This book is hard-bound in tan paper covered boards, with a gilt stamped brown spine, in a very nice dust jacket.
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