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Posted by Jay Nistetter (Member # 140) on October 11, 2005, 11:40 AM:
Would any of you old timers know what the following old hound book may be worth
unopened still in shrinkwrap?
The following Information is taken from a used version of this book.
Life of the Greatest Guide
Hound Stories and Others of Dale Lee
Written by Robert McCurdy
Centered in the Chiricahua Mountains.
First Edition Printed by
Blue River Graphics
Phoenix, Arizona, on seventy
pound Vintage Gloss using Century
Expanded print, April 1, 1981
Copyright Oct. 1979 by Robert McCurdy
Book with first account stories as told by the
Lee Brothers about their hounds, bear hunting,
mountain lion, Jaguars and more.
[ October 11, 2005, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Jay Nistetter ]
Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on October 11, 2005, 12:48 PM:
No, but man that would make for some great reading!
Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on October 11, 2005, 05:18 PM:
Jay, I was looking for that book several years ago and if I remember right $30-35 seemed to be the price. It was pretty hard to locate a copy also. A buddy of mine had a copy so I read his and never bought my own. I have no idea how difficult that book is to find now? As far as a book in excellent condition like yours, who knows maybe fifty bucks? Complete guess on my part.
I wonder if Bruce K. might know what that copy is worth?
Posted by Rob (Member # 75) on October 11, 2005, 05:47 PM:
Sure are some cool old pictures..I've been looking for a book by Steve Matthes..he was the last state lion hunter for CA..found a first edition leather bound copy for $195.00...I'm still lookin..Jay I wouldn't be surprised if it was in the $70.00 to $80.00 range.
[ October 12, 2005, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: Rob ]
Posted by onecoyote (Member # 129) on October 11, 2005, 08:37 PM:
Rob, that brings back some old memories. I remember talking to a guy that had a lion in the back of his pick-up truck at Damm Corner, Lake Isabella back in 1965. The lion attacked a horse up in Wolford hights, I remember him giving me a business card I carried for years. His name was Steve Matthews I thought, but now that you bring up the name, it could have been Matthes. That was a long time ago.
[ October 11, 2005, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: onecoyote ]
Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on October 13, 2005, 09:05 AM:
Jay, I bought that book from Abe Books 2-3 years ago, and it was $35.00 if I remember right. I did a search on Abe's and they no longer list the book.
I have been trying to locate the book by Steve Matthes, and like another post, they are like Gold........if you can even find one.
I talked to Hi-Lonesome Books, and Dutch told me he has been looking for that book for years, and yet to find one. He said if he could get the book, he would publish it again.
Jay, if you want to sell that book, you might try e-bay........no telling what it would bring over there.
Take care.
Bruce
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 13, 2005, 09:57 AM:
Looking at the cover, I suddenly realize where Tim got the hat.....
Posted by Rob (Member # 75) on October 13, 2005, 01:31 PM:
Another book that's out of print is When the Dogs Bark Treed by Elliott Barker...I found four copies..The low end was $55.00 the high was $95.00...If there in good shape you will pay out the nose.
Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on October 13, 2005, 07:11 PM:
I like it when you guys look for hard to find books. My parent's bookstore specializes in that exact type of book.
So I wrote Dad and asked him if he knew of the Steve Matthes book you are asking about, he replied:
I found one copy of the book which was signed by the author. It is hardcover without a dj and Fine for its condition. The book is very scarce especially signed and in hardcover. I can sell it to one of them, if it is still available to purchase for $235.00 plus 3.50 postage to us and then another 3.50 postage to the purchaser for a total of $242.00. I can order it as soon as you let me know. There is only 1 copy available. dad
If anyone is serious in wanting this book, just drop me a note and I'll forward it on to Dad.
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