COMANCHES: The Destruction of a People

Title: Comanches: The Destruction of a People Author: T.R. Fehrenbach Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York Publication Date: 1974 Edition: True First Edition, First Printing (Stated "First Edition" on copyright page) Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket Description & Collector Notes:Up for sale is a highly collectible, true first edition, first printing of T.R. Fehrenbach’s landmark historical work, Comanches: The Destruction of a People. This copy features a rare, authentic hand-signed inscription by the author on the front flyleaf: "For Coleman McMahon, T.R. Fehrenbach, San Antonio '76".Fehrenbach’s sweeping epic remains one of the definitive and most sought-after histories of the Comanche empire. Finding a signed first-printing copy with its original dust jacket is a rare opportunity for any serious collector of Texas history, Native American history, or Western Americana. Condition Report:Signature/Inscription: Crisp, clear, and unsmudged in black ink. Note a small, faint purple ink smudge from the original signing era near the edge of the page (does not impact the text of the signature).Dust Jacket: In good/very good condition. Shows honest vintage shelf wear, light edge creasing, and minor scuffing typical for its age. Colors remain vibrant and the jacket is unclipped. Binding & Cloth: Tight, rigid, and structurally sound. The book stands straight.Pages: Clean, crisp, and completely free of interior highlighting, underlining, or marginalia. Very minor edge tanning consistent with 1970s paper stock. This book will be shipped securely packed in a sturdy box with bubble wrap to ensure it arrives in the exact condition shown. Please review the high-resolution photos for a closer look at the condition.