Davy Crockett Tales Appraisal

The Adventures of Davy Crockett, Illustrated by John W. Thomason, Jr.

This is a hardcover edition of 'The Adventures of Davy Crockett,' specifically the version edited and illustrated by John W. Thomason, Jr. The book features a black cloth-bound cover with gilded lettering and an inset color illustration on the front. The illustration depicts Crockett in traditional buckskins and a coonskin cap against a vibrant yellow and purple landscape. The construction appears sturdy, signifying a mid-20th-century publication, typically associated with Charles Scribner's Sons editions from the 1930s to the 1950s. The gold lettering on the front cover remains bright, though there is some light corner bumping and edge wear visible on the boards. The spine shows characteristic vertical creasing consistent with handling. There are some minor foxing spots visible within the yellow field of the front cover paste-on illustration. The color palette is rich, with the illustration signed in the lower left corner by Thomason. This specific edition is highly regarded for its detailed black-and-white ink drawings and full-color plates that capture the rugged frontier spirit of the narrative. The overall condition appears to be 'Very Good,' maintaining strong structural integrity and clean surfaces despite its age.