DO ABOMINABLE SNOWMEN OF AMERICA REALLY EXIST?
Yakima: Franklin Press, 1966. Soft cover. Near Fine. Item #SHEL2134
Offered here is a very nice copy of the third Franklin Press appearance in its first state of Roger Patterson's book, DO ABOMINABLE SNOWMEN OF AMERICA REALLY EXIST? It is stated as "First Edition" but carefully note that it is the third appearance, bibliographically identified formally as BAADE COPY 3. I am the author of ROGER PATTERSON'S SNOWMAN BOOK, the definitive and only bibliography of Patterson's book. In my book I identify in great detail all editions and printings of Roger's book. [Both 1st and 2nd editions of my book are offered on eBay.] Pictorial wraps. 169pp. Illustrated with maps and drawings by Patterson, & several photos. Abominable Snowman Club of America page still bound in. No previous ownership names or marks. Originally published in 1966 and with this year stated on the title page, the third appearance was actually issued in 1967. The Patterson book is one of the handful of foundational books on the subject and is the first published book entirely devoted to Bigfoot or sasquatch in North America. Ivan Sanderson's 1961 book predates it & includes North American material, but was global in scope. The publication of Patterson's book was a watershed publication which ushered in the era of modern research on the subject/creature/primate. It predated the now acutely and in some cases intemperately debated Patterson-Gimlin film footage by a year. I grade books conservatively and this copy I grade near fine. Very light wear. Minor cosmetic touching up. The tender lower front corner is minimally and archivally reinforced on the inside. The spine is complete. Copies of this title in the Franklin Press editions offered are often quite worn as the reader has probably observed, often suffering the front cover corner chipped off or creased, and with spine loss.
Price: $350.00