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Custer: The Last of the Cavaliers, Signed by Frazier Hunt, First Edition, 1928

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Hunt, Frazier. Custer: The Last of the Cavaliers. Illustrated by Captain John W. Thompson. New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1928. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by Frazier Hunt on front endpaper. In original orange, gray, and black illustrated dust jacket, original navy boards with orange embossed titles. With 10 photogravure illustrations. Presented is an inscribed, first edition printing of Custer: The Last of the Cavaliers by Frazier Hunt. The book was published in New York by the Cosmopolitan Book Corporation in 1928. It features photogravure illustrations by Captain John W. Thompson. The book is presented in its original orange illustrated dust jacket and navy boards. It is signed by the author on the front endpaper, "To J.W. Smes(?) with all the very best wishes of the author- Frazier Hunt, London-Eng Jan 1930." The book is a biography of George Custer, starting with his years at West Point, his early promotion to brevet brigadier general during the Civil War, his win at Gettysburg, fighting alongside Grant and Sheridan in the Overland and Shenandoah Campaigns, and winning the first flag of truce from the exhausted Confederates. Hunt explores Custer's marriage to Elizabeth and the strength in their partnership and then details his time out west, commanding the Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment. It concludes with the Battle of the Little Bighorn and a discussion of Custer’s legacy. Frazier Hunt (1885-1967) was an American radio announcer, writer, and war correspondent during both World Wars. He wrote several books about his experience during WWI and WWII, in addition to historical biographies on famous Americans, including General Custer, Billy the Kid, and Douglas MacArthur. CONDITION: Very good condition overall. In the publisher’s original orange dust jacket, with gray illustrations of General Custer, mounted cavalry, and mountains, and black titles to the front panel and spine, additional book advertisements on back jacket panel, including "Cowboy" by Ross Santee and "Long Lance" by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lace. Jacket is not price clipped. Original navy boards with orange embossed titles to the front board and spine. Light bumping to the spine. Signed by author on front endpaper, "To J.W. Smes(?) with all the very best wishes of the author- Frazier Hunt, London-Eng Jan 1930." in black ink pen. Frontispiece illustration of General Custer photogravure. 10 illustrations, photogravures on glossy paper. 209 pp. Dimensions:7 5/8" H x 5 3/8" W x 1 1/2" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.63 in (19.39 cm)Width: 5.38 in (13.67 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BK12081stDibs: LU909745110872

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