My Recollections of Ontario CA 1918 old 1st Ed book John Clay cattle rancher VTG

Description: UP FOR AUCTION: RARE BOOK: MY RECOLLECTIONS OF ONTARIO by John Clay, illustrated with 10 full-page plates, Published by Author, Chicago, USA, 1918, 1st Edition, Limited to 1000 Copies (1918 is stated on Title Page; Foreword states: "This book, of which one thousand copies have been produced, is printed for private circulation and is being distributed among personal friends of the writer"), 1918. This actual book belonged to Edwin Alfonso Trowbridge, long-time Dean of University of Missouri's College of Agriculture. It is signed "E A Trowbridge" on the front page (see pic). Hardcover Book, about 60 Pages, This is a vintage, Limited Edition book by John Clay (1851 -- 1934). Clay was born in Scotland in 1851, moved to Canada around 1877 and to Chicago in 1882. He became a U.S. citizen and owned ranches in Wyoming and other areas. He ran the largest livestock commission firm in the U.S. (Clay, Robinson & Co., later known as John Clay & Company) and controlled almost 24 banks. Clay, one of America's leading ranch managers and founder of businesses dealing with agriculture and livestock, died in 1934 (from researchworks,oclc,org/archivegrid). The book is about Ontario and the cattle industry in the 1870's and 1880's. The book "adds something to the history of the Shorthorn in America, and it portrays some of the characters who acted a great part in connection with those cattle about forty years ago." (from this book's Foreword) See actual book in ebay pics above. It is a nice, historic, original, vintage, 1918 book in very good condition -- clean and well-bound. Very Good Condition [ (Vintage, 1918, 1st Edition, Limited to 1000 Copies, Hardcover Book); No Dustjacket, Spine is discolored, Cover-corners are somewhat bumped (see pics), Front page has name of former owner (Edwin Alfonso Trowbridge, long-time Dean of University of Missouri's College of Agriculture; see pics); otherwise, book is clean, unmarked, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, well-illustrated, and sharply printed with 10 plates] about 60 pages ; approx. 9.25" x 6.25" x .5", green cloth covers with gilt titles, Gilded top edge, Hardcover Book Welcome International ebay Shoppers.I will reduce price of combining shipping. Domestic shipping includes tracking. Please visit my other auctions, and email any questions. Thanks for looking!

Price: 37.99 USD

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

End Time: 2024-02-12T19:49:21.000Z

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