Houghton Mifflin, 1942. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First edition inscribed on dedication page, "To Gertrude - who loves this quiet valley too - with deep affection Hughie Call." Near fine cloth hardcover shows touch of bumping to corbners and hint of soil at page edges, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket (price at flap) that shows mild bit of toning along spine, mild bit of rubbing and soil, and edgewear that includes wrinkling, closed tears and small open chips. 250 pages with endpaper maps and illustrations by Paul Brown. Remains an attractive copy of this autobiographical novel that tells of sheep ranching in Montana. Inscribed.

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Bookseller: Barker Books & Vintage (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 32670
Title: The Golden Fleece
Author: Call, Hughie
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Very Good DJ
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 1942
Keywords: Butte, Montana; Collectibles; Great Falls, Montana; Helena, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Rare Books ; Used Books;

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Welcome to Barker Books & Vintage. We are a brick and mortar retailer of carefully selected books and other paper related product, located in Helena, Montana. We use our office mainly to buy books but are willing to allow perusal of inventory upon request. Our special emphasis on quality books includes a broad range of titles with particular interest given to those being uncommon or collectible. We have been in business close to twenty five years including our new home in Montana. Please call with any questions.

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