first edition Hardcover
1941 · New York
by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Wyoming
New York: Oxford University Press. Near Fine. 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. (no dust jacket, but encased in a nice-looking facsimile reproduction of the original first edition jacket; see 2nd image posted with this listing) [nice copy with minimal shelfwear, small smudge mark on spine; folded map is present and in excellent condition, in pocket affixed to rear pastedown]. (American Guide Series) Series (B&W photographs, maps) Comprehensive guide to the history, culture, commerce and geography of Wyoming. The book includes chapters on individual cities and towns: Casper, Cheyenne, Laramie, Sheridan. Numerous "Tours," as was standard with this excellent series, including a special section devoted to a "Grand Loop Tour" of Yellowstone National Park. Credited photographers include Arthur Rothstein (FSA) and Charles J. Belden. Includes: chronology; bibliography; glossary; 1940 census figures; index. NOTE again that this book bears a FACSIMILE dust jacket, which has not been factored in to our pricing. .
(Inventory #: 29322)