Gunsmith's Boy (SIGNED)
Gunsmith's Boy (SIGNED)
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Condition Notes: Heavy wear and staining to covers. Exposed mesh hinge at front endpaper/signature page. Pages remain clean and generally well-preserved with age toning typical of the period. Binding intact but worn. No dust jacket. Signed by both Herbert Best and the illustrator.
Author(s): Herbert BestEdition: 1st Edition
Publication year: 1942
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John C. Winston Company
A scarce and highly evocative dual-signed copy of Gunsmith’s Boy by Herbert Best, additionally signed by the illustrator, offering an especially appealing artifact from the golden age of American juvenile historical literature.
Originally published during the mid-twentieth century, Gunsmith’s Boy reflects Herbert Best’s admired ability to merge frontier atmosphere, craftsmanship, and moral perseverance into richly textured historical adventure fiction. The novel remains representative of a disappearing era of American publishing in which illustrated juvenile works were produced with both literary ambition and enduring physical craftsmanship.
This example bears the signatures of both author and illustrator upon the front endpaper, a notably scarce combination seldom encountered on the market. Such dual-signed presentation copies possess a particular charm and historical intimacy, connecting the reader directly to the collaborative artistic vision behind the volume.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
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