Description: The Frank Tenney Johnson Book by Harold McCracken Flat-signed by the author on the title page (not inscribed to an individual or signed on a later laid in bookplate). First edition, first printing published in 1974 by Doubleday. In original binding and unclipped dust jacket. Oversized folio - coffee-table sized. 207 pp (including index). Features hundreds of illustrations - full-page color plates, line drawings, and black and white photograph and art. Condition: NF/Fair to Good The book is in VERY GOOD+ to NEAR FINE condition - square spine, tight pages, firm hinges and joints. Some sun-fading to cover edges and spine and minimal rubbing to boards. Heel of spine area has a blue stain, some light board dust. Front flyleaf shows a very small white stain otherwise the interior is clean and free of writing or wear. The unclipped dust jacket is in Fair to Good condition. Edge wear - lots of creasing, chipping including a few large chips, tears, some taped areas. Spots of soiling and sun toning. Central image of beautiful cover art remains colorful and intact. Please refer to pictures for a better understanding of the condition and quality of craftsmanship. ABOUT THE ARTIST Frank Tenney Johnson (June 26, 1874 – January 1, 1939) was a painter of the Old American West, and he popularized a style of painting cowboys which became known as "The Johnson Moonlight Technique". Somewhere on the Range is an example of Johnson's moonlight technique. To paint his paintings he used knives, fingers and brushes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Harold McCracken (1894–1983) was an American writer, Alaskan grizzly bear hunter, biplane stunt photographer, cinematographer, producer and museum director. He was a noted explorer, who led expeditions in the 1920s tracing the possibility of a long-ago land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years with a 100% satisfaction rating. I also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 14-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Please follow me as I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 149.95 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-26T18:16:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Dust Jacket
Signed: Yes
Author: Harold McCracken
Publisher: Doubleday
Topic: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Art & Photography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1974
