The Virginian, Owen Wister, 1902, 1st Ed 11th Printing, Western, Novel, HC

Description: The VirginianOwen Wister1902 A very nice copy of the iconic western novel. The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is a 1902 novel by American author Owen Wister (1860–1938), set in Wyoming Territory during the 1880s. Detailing the life of a cowboy on a cattle ranch, the novel was a landmark in the evolution of the western genre, as distinguished from earlier short stories and pulp dime novels. The Virginian paved the way for westerns by authors such as Zane Grey, Max Brand, Louis L'Amour, and others. The novel was adapted from several short stories published in Harper's Magazine and The Saturday Evening Post between Nov 1893 and May 1902. The 1902 novel had an enormous influence on publishing, and later movies and television, establishing the Western genre and especially the cowboy ideal as an American icon. Its climactic gun duel is the first "showdown" in fiction. The novel is also the first known use of the phrase: "When you call me that, smile!" This line, in many versions, became common in later Western works, from movies to music. --Wikipedia First Edition, Eleventh Printing (September 1902 stated) See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expensive. - Items may be shipped in clean reused packaging to reduce waste. - Please do not whine, whinge, complain, lament, whimper, grumble, fuss, bitch, piss, or moan to me about shipping rates. I do not make money from shipping. If the total cost of an item, including shipping, is more than your willingness to pay, please don't buy it. - Return policy varies by type of item listed. - Your satisfaction is important. Please contact me with any issues. - Items ship within one business day. - Please ask questions prior to the sale if anything is not clear. ---------- Check out our other listings. New items added every week.- Vintage Detective & True Crime Magazines from the early 20th century through the 1990s including more than five dozen titles.- Vintage Old West Magazines. - Ephemera related to the History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Quality books, some rare, ranging a wide variety of genres including: - American Literature - Latin American Literature - European Literature - Asian Literature - Large Format Art Books - Cultural History - Outlaws, Gangsters, and Law Enforcement: History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Random items of interest. And more! Additional items listed every week. Come back often to see what's new. Location Code: J-1

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