Lot 118


Published by The Werner Company, Chicago, 1898. Beveled edges on the cover, dramatic typography with art nouveau illustration of an Indian chief on horseback. Design repeated on title page. Introduction by George S. Rowe. Fifteen plates, each with a parchment tissue guard with title of illustration printed in red. Plates depict battle scenes between the U.S. cavalry and Plains Indians. The first edition (and only edition published by Werner) appeared only in 1898 due to copyright challenges. No later Werner editions listed in Worldcat or on the market. See Publisher's Weekly, Nov. 19 1898: "INJUNCTION AGAINST " REMINGTON'S FRONTIER SKETCHES." Judge Lacombe, of the United States Circuit Court, for the Southern District of New York, issued a temporary injunction on the 16th inst. against the American News Company in an injunction brought by Gen. Nelson A. Miles and Frederic Remington, to restrain the News Company from selling a book entitled " Remington's Frontier Sketches." it is claimed in the bill of complaint that this book of sketches is an infringement of the copyright covering " Personal Recollections of Gen. Nelson A. Miles," a book which was published by the Werner Company, of Akron, Ohio, and which was copyrighted by General Miles in 1896. The alleged infringing book purports to be published by the Werner Company. It consists of facsimile reproductions of fifteen sketches made by Frederic Remington as illus trations of General Miles's book. The temporary injunction is accompanied by an order, returnable November 25, directing the American News Company to show cause why an injunction should not issue pending the action. It is understood that other booksellers will be proceeded against. Suit will also be begun against the Werner Company.". 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:
- 9.75" x 12-5/8" Condition:
- Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages
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