Through the Country of the Comanche Indians In the Fall of the Year 1845: The Journal of a U.S. Army Expedition Led by Lieutenant James W.Abert of the Topographical Engineers. by Abert, Lieutenant James W.; John Galvin, Editor - 1970.

San Francisco: John Howell Books, 1970. First Printing - Limited Edition Cloth AS NEW in VG DJ Folio (10-1/2 x 14), 78 pp w/ Index, Glossary, and References; 2 B&W foldout maps (Mexico & California with Abert's Routes superimposed in red; New Mexico and the Southern Rocky Mountains showing the Route pursued by the Exploring Expedition.) 26 watercolors of Comanche groups and individuals painted by Lt. Abert during the expedition. The paintings have a primitive charm, and are almost childlike. The book itself is apparently AS NEW, without a mark, all pages tight and clear. The cover is cream-colored cloth with gold type. The DJ is cream-colored with black and red type, and has some slight chipping along the bottom edge as well as some individual marks. With those exceptions noted, the DJ would be VG. It is now protected in mylar to prevent any further damage. Written 160+ years ago, published 35+ years ago in a limited edition of 5000, beautifully printed on fine deckle-edge paper. An unique record of little-known Americana and would be prized anyone with an interest in the history of the Southwest flora and fauna, and the early friendly interactions between the Euro-settlers and the Comanche.