The Diamond Hitch (Inscribed by author and subject)

New York: William Morrow and Company, 1956. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. SIGNED. 246pp. Octavo [21 cm] Salmon-colored cloth over boards. Very minor moisture stain to the foot of the spine and the surrounding area of the front board. In the dust jacket, with a handful of shallow open tears to the edges, and some insignificant moisture staining to the foot of the spine. Based on the life of bronc rider Doughbelly Price, 'The Diamond Hitch' paints a vibrant picture of the sunset days of the old west and the cowboys who worked it.

Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "To____ / with my very / best wishes, / Frank O'Rourke." Additionally inscribed by Doughbelly Price in the year of publication: "from us to you___ / with good wishes / doughBelly Price / Taos N M. Oct - 9 - 1956.