RARE BOOK “RELATING TO THE CUSTER MASSACRE” THE OFFICIAL RECORD COURT OF INQUIRY CONVENED AT CHICAGO, IL JANUARY 13TH 1879.

RARE BOOK “RELATING TO THE CUSTER MASSACRE” THE OFFICIAL RECORD COURT OF INQUIRY CONVENED AT CHICAGO, IL JANUARY 13TH 1879. This limited edition book is fully titled “The official Record of a Court of Inquiry Convened at Chicago, IL, January 13th 1879 by the President of the United States Upon the Request of Major Marcus A. Reno, 7th U.S.A. Calvary to Investigate his Conduct at the Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th-26th, 1876”. With an Introductory Chapter by Col. W. G. Graham, U.S.A, Ret’d Author of “The Story of Little Big Horn” “Come On, Be Quick, Bring Packs”; “The Lost is Found”, etc. The book is Copyrighted 1951 by W. A. Graham of Pacific Palisades, CA. This is a 1st Edition, No. 77 of 125 copies which were produced and is inscribed and auto graphed to my Friend E.A. Brninstool, W.A. Graham Col. USA Ret’d, 21, August, 1951. At the time of the inquiry Reno was fighting for his reputation and various detractors including Benteen. He wanted an opportunity to prove his actions did not reflect cowardice at the Little Big Horn. It is a comprehensive work which deals with actions before, during and after the Little Big Horn fight, also included, a couple of tipped in photographs, and a letter dated April 2, 1953 written to a Dr. C.J. Schneberger from the Frontier Book shop, Mr. Ed Bartholomew. He references the book and offers it for sale to the Dr., and indicates there were a couple photos tipped in, all photographs which are still here, he first points out that Graham and Brininstool at that point and time were noted authorities on the Custer battlefield and this of course was presented to Brininstool from Graham. He also indicates that the photos that are tipped in, one is an image of a Battle by E. W. Deming with comments inscribed on the reverse. Also, an image of Col. Keogh’s horse “Comanche” which was the only non-Indian survivor of the Custer battle. The book is stamped, from the collection of “Dr. James R. Lucie” noted Scagel knife collector and bears his stamp on the inside and outer edge of the book. Book measures 13″ high x 9″ wide. CONDITION: Generally very good from excellent. 4-46245-1-1 JJ2 (1,500-2,500)

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	2451	$1,437.50	RARE BOOK “RELATING TO THE CUSTER MASSACRE” THE OFFICIAL RECORD COURT OF INQUIRY CONVENED AT CHICAGO, IL JANUARY 13TH 1879. This limited edition book is fully titled “The official Record of a Court of Inquiry Convened at Chicago, IL, January 13th 1879 by the President of the United States Upon the Request of Major Marcus A. Reno, 7th U.S.A. Calvary to Investigate his Conduct at the Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th-26th, 1876”. With an Introductory Chapter by Col. W. G. Graham, U.S.A, Ret’d Author of “The Story of Little Big Horn” “Come On, Be Quick, Bring Packs”; “The Lost is Found”, etc. The book is Copyrighted 1951 by W. A. Graham of Pacific Palisades, CA. This is a 1st Edition, No. 77 of 125 copies which were produced and is inscribed and auto graphed to my Friend E.A. Brninstool, W.A. Graham Col. USA Ret’d, 21, August, 1951. At the time of the inquiry Reno was fighting for his reputation and various detractors including Benteen. He wanted an opportunity to prove his actions did not reflect cowardice at the Little Big Horn. It is a comprehensive work which deals with actions before, during and after the Little Big Horn fight, also included, a couple of tipped in photographs, and a letter dated April 2, 1953 written to a Dr. C.J. Schneberger from the Frontier Book shop, Mr. Ed Bartholomew. He references the book and offers it for sale to the Dr., and indicates there were a couple photos tipped in, all photographs which are still here, he first points out that Graham and Brininstool at that point and time were noted authorities on the Custer battlefield and this of course was presented to Brininstool from Graham. He also indicates that the photos that are tipped in, one is an image of a Battle by E. W. Deming with comments inscribed on the reverse. Also, an image of Col. Keogh’s horse “Comanche” which was the only non-Indian survivor of the Custer battle. The book is stamped, from the collection of “Dr. James R. Lucie” noted Scagel knife collector and bears his stamp on the inside and outer edge of the book. Book measures 13″ high x 9″ wide. CONDITION: Generally very good from excellent. 4-46245-1-1 JJ2 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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