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Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Elmer Sherwood – Vintage Western Juvenile - $20
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Book Details:
Genre: Juvenile Historical Adventure/Biography – part of a genre that romanticized frontier heroes for boys.
Illustrations: Features period black-and-white drawings by Neil O’Keeffe capturing action scenes and Western settings.
Binding: Colorfully illustrated laminated boards (a signature of Western Publishing) depicting a dramatic Western scene, young Cody in action.
Era: 1930s-1940s, during the height of popularity for such series.
Condition:
The book is in good vintage condition for its age. The illustrated boards are bright but show expected edge wear, scuffing, and spine fraying. The binding is intact, though the hinges may be tender. The interior pages are complete with clear illustrations and text, though they may have age-toning. A solid, complete copy of an ephemeral children's book.
Collector's Appeal:
Western Americana: A prime example of popular culture shaping the myth of the American West for young audiences.
Juvenile Series Collecting: Desirable for collectors of Western Publishing titles, vintage boys' adventure series, or Buffalo Bill memorabilia.
Nostalgia & Illustration: The cover and interior art are classic period pieces.
Perfect for: The collector of vintage children's series books, Western lore, or American frontier mythology. A fun, nostalgic artifact from the era of dime-novel heroes.
A spirited tale from the golden age of juvenile series publishing.