Sitton, Thad

Texas High Sheriffs

Hardcover, Austin, Texas: Texas Monthly Press, 1988. First Edition. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. The concept of a rural Texas Sheriff being the High Sheriff of his county survived into the 1950's. The High Sheriff was the master of the county courthouse, feudal lord of the county territory, and keeper of the bloodhounds. His patrol car might appear on any road at any time. The author interviewed 20 sheriffs and included 11 of their best stories in this book. No previous owner marks. Text and photos clean and bright. Spine very slightly tilted. Page edges lightly soiled. Original price present on dust jacket front flap. Dust jacket is bright with very little fading. Light shelf wear to dust jacket edges, most noticeable at head of spine panel. Dust jacket now protected in Mylar. Ships ame or next business day. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 279 pages. [Item #70943]

Price: $55.00