Manuscript edition. A leaf of Roosevelt's own manuscript of this title. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1900. Daniel Boone edition, #22 of only 200 copies. "In the first volume of each set is inserted a sheet of the author's original manuscript." Presentation copy to the editor of "Book News" Philadelphia; index card in Roosevelt's hand -- "I fear my "purpose" in writing the Winning of the West must be gathered by the reader himself; I can only say that it seemed to me well worth while to write of the deeds of the frontiersmen, and of their victories, sufferings and defeats, as they conquered the continent which we inherit, and laid broad and deep, the foundation of the mightiest of all Republics. Theodore Roosevelt." Four octavo (6-5/8" x 10-1/8") volumes. Exquisitely REBOUND in 2015 by Papuchyan H&H Bindery in full dark green leather. Spine gilt-lettered with 5 raised bands. Gilt-framed morocco-bordered doublures with marbled centers and endpapers. Volumes 1, 2, and 4 include 26 plates each plus one folding map each (vol 2 includes 2 maps), all as called for. Volume 3 missing plate on page 94, "General Charles C Pinckney, From a miniature by Malbone" -- no trace of plate, appears to not even have been bound originally; otherwise, includes 24 plates plus one folding map. Only interior markings are a five-digit catalog number inked on each title page; no stamping. Leather bright, supple, new. Top edge gilt. Please inquire for photos. A beautiful and historic set.