RARE INDIAN WAR BOOK AND ADVERTISING BROADSIDE.

RARE INDIAN WAR BOOK AND ADVERTISING BROADSIDE. This rare 78 page “Dime Novel” by Mustang Bill (William Rhodes Decker) published in 1876 just months after “Little Big Horn Massacre” was among the very first of the very glamorous accounts of a gallant General Custer defending himself and his men against overwhelming odds at “Custer’s Last Stand”, and other accounts of Custer during the Indian War. Mustang Bill states he is an Indian scout in this action filled chronicle that ends with a closing chapter on “Rain-In-The-Face”, the Indian devil. This rare book is listed in Howes, U.S. Iana as D194 (“aa” rarity). The accompanying broadside measuring about 9.5” x 12” is printed in English on obverse and German on reverse and we could find no other examples listed. This rare book and advertising broadside are in beautiful condition and may never be found together again. CONDITION: Book very good overall and complete as collated, pictorial wrappers have edge chipping and soiling, staining as can be seen in photos, broadside overall very good with one small archival tape repair on reverse. 4-47018 JS205 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2164	$0.00	RARE INDIAN WAR BOOK AND ADVERTISING BROADSIDE. This rare 78 page “Dime Novel” by Mustang Bill (William Rhodes Decker) published in 1876 just months after “Little Big Horn Massacre” was among the very first of the very glamorous accounts of a gallant General Custer defending himself and his men against overwhelming odds at “Custer’s Last Stand”, and other accounts of Custer during the Indian War. Mustang Bill states he is an Indian scout in this action filled chronicle that ends with a closing chapter on “Rain-In-The-Face”, the Indian devil. This rare book is listed in Howes, U.S. Iana as D194 (“aa” rarity). The accompanying broadside measuring about 9.5” x 12” is printed in English on obverse and German on reverse and we could find no other examples listed. This rare book and advertising broadside are in beautiful condition and may never be found together again. CONDITION: Book very good overall and complete as collated, pictorial wrappers have edge chipping and soiling, staining as can be seen in photos, broadside overall very good with one small archival tape repair on reverse. 4-47018 JS205 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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