Lot 215


Published by Belford, Clarke & Co, Chicago; St. Louis, 1880. Two books in one containing 313 & 287 pp. Train and Bank Robbers of the West: A Thrilling Story of the Adventures and Exploits of Frank and Jesse James; The Life, Character and Daring Exploits of the Younger Brothers and Their Confederates. A fascinating contemporary account of the exploits of the notorious James-Younger Gang of American Outlaws, discussing both the James brothers, and the Younger brothers. The 128th thousand of this work, published in the year of Jesse James's murder, at the hands of American outlaw Robert Ford. With two works bound in one, as called for: the first half of the work is dedicated to brothers Jesse and Frank James, and the second part - the work of Augustus C. Appler - discusses Cole, Jim, John and Bob Younger. Illustrated with ten plates to part one. Lacking the frontispiece. Part two is illustrated with a frontispiece and six plates, and is collated, complete. A thrilling contemporary examination of this infamous gang of American outlaws, based in Missouri. They are remembered for an unsuccessful attempt to rob the Northfield First National Bank, and are suspected of having robbed banks, trains, and stagecoaches in at least eleven states .An uncommon work. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Train And Bank Robbers Of The West / A Thrilling Story / Of The Adventures And Exploits Of / Frank And Jesse James, / Missouri's Twin Wraiths Of Robbery And Murder, / And The Life, Character And Daring Exploits of the / Younger Brothers / and Their Confederates __The / Life, Character and Daring Exploits / of the / Younger Brothers, / With a Sketch of the Life of Henry W. Younger, Father / of the Younger Brothers, Who was Assassinated / and Robbed by a Band of Jayhawkers / Also, / The War Record of Quantrell, / During the Three Years That Cole and James Younger / Were With Him. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 5.75" x 7.75" Condition:
- Fair Condition with cover wear / staining and some pages loose from the binding (see pics)
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