Before Barbed Wire: L. A. Huffman, Photographer on Horseback

This hardcover first edition is in fair condition. The dust jacket is worn, with noticeable edge tears and chipping, indicating its age. The book is an ex-library copy, stamped with "Public Library, Hooker, Okla." Internally, the pages are clean and intact, preserving the photographic work of L. A. Huffman. The binding remains firm.

Before Barbed Wire: L. A. Huffman, Photographer on Horseback by Mark H. Brown and W. R. Felton is a first edition published by Owl Publications, Inc. in 1956. This hardcover volume captures the essence of the American West through the lens of L. A. Huffman, a renowned photographer known for documenting cowboy culture and the vast landscapes of the frontier. The book is a significant historical record, offering insights into a bygone era before the widespread use of barbed wire transformed the open range. This edition, marked as ex-library from Hooker, Oklahoma, is a unique collector's item. The dust jacket shows signs of wear with edge tears, yet the book remains a valuable piece for enthusiasts of photography and Western history.