Old Cowboy Saddles and Spurs, 6th Edition [Paperback]

Dan Hutchins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0939549115 | ISBN-13: 978-0939549115 | Publication Date: June 1996 | Edition: 6th

Old Cowboy Saddles and Spurs, Identifying the Craftsmen Who Made Them by Dan and Sebie Hutchins lists over 7000 saddle and spur makers. This book features photographs of early rare saddles and spurs, and has a section of old catalog items.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Old Cowboy Saddles and Spurs lists over 7000 past and contemporary saddle and spur makers. It is profusely illustrated with photographs of early rare saddles and spurs as well as the work of living craftsmen. It includes a special section of old catalogue pages. This is a valuable book for any collector of western memorabilia or anyone who would like to know more about the tack that is handed down from generation to generation. -- From the Publisher

About the Author

Dan and Sebie Hutchins avid saddle and spur collectors embraced the daunting task of compiling the history of western craftsmen. To their credit are 6 volumes of this publication.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Horsefeathers Ranch; 6th edition (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939549115
• ISBN-13: 978-0939549115
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,697,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MOST COMPLETE LIST OF MAKERS, WHERE THEY WORKED, & DATES, March 29, 2000

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Sherman A. Thompson (Brady, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Cowboy Saddles and Spurs, 6th Edition (Paperback)

If you want a history book this isn't it. For saddle history get "Saddles" by R.H.Beatie. But if you need an aphabetized comprehensive listing of the known makers of American western saddles from the beginning up to the present this book is absolutely indispensible. This compilation of makers of saddles, saddle trees, and spurs obviously represents an incredible effort spanning many years. No book can cover everything about any given subject, and the authors of this one didn't try. They did, however, suppliment the extensive list with many interesting photographs and old advertisements. Although dates are missing from many of the saddles in the photographs, there is still enough information on the others to allow the reader get a pretty good feel for estimating an approximate date for almost any saddle from its style and construction. This book is an absolute must for anyone collecting or trading in old saddles or spurs. It is worth every penny of its modest price and its cost is likely to be recouped on the very first deal made on an old saddle or set of spurs.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book, but lacks good pictures., August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Old Cowboy Saddles and Spurs, 6th Edition (Paperback)

Was looking for a book that showed the different spur and saddle manufacturers and pictures showing where maker marks were. Pictures were very basic and not clear.