One of 500 with Color Illustrations
The Blessing Way [Signed, Numbered]
Publication: Albuquerque, NM: Sidewinder Publications, 2006. First Thus.
Notes: A fine signed and numbered hardcover reissue of Hillerman's first book, illustrated with tipped-in color plates (actually color photographs of artwork) by Ernest Franklin. One of 500 copies.
There were also 2000 trade hardcovers and 100 deluxe copies with an original Franklin drawing. Introduction by Ernie Bulow. 224 pages.
SOURCE: The same Texas collection as the Harry Crews titles I recently catalogued.
Edition + Condition: A fine copy in a fine dust jacket and a fine slipcase. This is no. 18 of 500 signed by Hillerman, Franklin, and Bulow on the title page. With 11 tipped-in photographs of Franklin's artwork for the book.
Item No: #364121
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