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Signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt's ''Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains.'' New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons: 1899. Number 972 of 1,000. Fountain ink signature to pictorial frontispiece reads ''Theodore Roosevelt'' beneath a masculine photograph showing Roosevelt in Rough Rider regalia taken by Civil War photographer George G. Rockwood. This volume combines two previous Roosevelt books ''Hunting Trips of a Ranchman'' and ''The Wilderness Hunter.'' 476pp. measures 9'' x 11.5'' and weighs 7 pounds. Wear and some soiling to beige cloth boards, with tape along edges to keep cover intact. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper, else interior is well-preserved, and all 55 illustrations are fully intact with tissue guards. Signed Rough Rider photograph of Roosevelt is display-worthy and near fine. This lot of 2 also includes ''Barns Of California'' issued by the California Historical Society. First edition 1974. A collection by Earl Thollander, this book features black and white illustrations of the varied barn styles. Red cloth boards with lovely gilt hillside image. Approximately 65 pages measuring 9'' x 12.25''. Original dustjacket has tear along spine and bottom corner, along with smudging and general wear. Overall very good condition.