2007 Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair

Featured items that Book Mark plans to bring to RMBPF 2007. Click on thumbnails to view full-size images.
	Author: Rudolfo A. Anaya Title: Tortuga Publisher: Editorial Justa Publications July 1979 First Printing hardbound Although less well known than his magnum opus, Bless Me Ultima, this is an important book in the Chicano literary canon. A truly scarce item in hardcover, it is thought that only a few dozen were printed. Condition is pristine, almost as new. $3,000.
	Author: Rudolfo Anaya Title: Bless Me Ultima Publisher: Quinto Sol Publications 1972 First Printing hardcover Early signature of the author dated September 1973. An important item in the Chicano literary canon. A very small first printing in hardcover, many of which were bought by libraries. Condition is fine/near fine. $3,000.
	An important archive of books from the library of General Matthew B. Ridgway. All but one of the books is signed by General Ridgway. He was Airborne Commander during World War 2. He became a 4 star General and Army Chief of Staff. Item 1. The Devils in Baggy Pants - R. H. Tucker A history of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment This copy is #5 printed for General Matthew B. Ridgway and signed by him. Item 2. Mission Accomplished - Matthew B. Ridgway A Summary of Military Operations of the XVIII Corps (Airborne) in the European Theatre of Operations 1944-1945 Published in Schwerin, Germany Unique - Written by Ridgway and signed by him Item 3. Saga Of The All American - W. Forrest Dawson A history of the 82nd Airborne Division Published by Albert Love Enterprises 1946 This copy has the front cover gold embossed "Lt. General Matthew B. Ridgway" This was his personal copy and it is now housed in a custom clamshell case.. Item 4. Those Devils in Baggy Pants - Ross Carter Publisher: Appleton Century Crofts Review copy. No dust jacket but there are photos of the General laid in and a menu from France on May 10, 1952. Item 5. Utah Beach a Cherbourg Editions LeClerc - St. Lo This history is all in French. Signed on title page "Ridgway, Ste. Mere Eglise, 6 June 1952 This must have been presented to him on the eighth D-Day anniversary at Normandy. Item 6. Soldier - Matthew B. Ridgway, as told by Harold H. Martin Harpers 1956 Signed M. B. Ridgway Item 7. Ephemera such as a birthday card signed by men of the 82nd Airborne and sent to Ridgway. Dedication program of Ridgway Hall in 1994. Miscellaneous photos. Complete and unique archive is priced at $10,000. Also some pictures of the Airborne Museum at Ft. Bragg and some patches Signed by M. B. Ridgway
	The "Pop-Up" Goldilocks and the Three Bears with "Pop-Up" pictures. Illustrations by C. Carey Cloud and Harold B. Lentz. Blue Ribbon Press - New York Copyright 1934 A beautiful and near flawless item. All pop-ups in perfect condition. $300.
	Little Red Riding Hood Book with "Pop-Up" Pictures Illustrations by C. Carey Cloud and Harold B. Lentz Blue Ribbon Press - New York Copyright 1934 A near flawless item. All pop-ups work perfectly. $300.