HOPALONG CASSIDY-An American Legend limitededition book 1000 copies only, each signed by Grace Bradley Boyd Start Price USD 300.00 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left 15 days 17 hours 4 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 24, 2009 Location WEST PLAINS, MO See more about 'HOPALONG CASSIDY-An American Legend limitededition book' Description This is a limited edition book co-authored by Grace Bradley Boyd, who was married to William (Hopalong Cassidy) Boyd for 35 years. It covers all aspects of William Boyd's life and career as a Hollywood leading man, as well as Grace's career as an actress.  It tells the story of their life together and extensively covers all 66 feature films in which Boyd starred as Clarence Mulford's timeless cowboy hero, Hopalong Cassidy.  This large 368 page hardcover is custom bound in the finest thick Italian leather which has been die-stamped in three different colors.  A sterling silver heart (matching the hearts on Hoppy's holsters) is inlaid into the back cover, which features a blind embossed full size reproduction of the leather tooling on the original holsters which are now in the collection of the University of Wyoming at Laramie.  The book uses the finest papers and binding.  Hundreds of rare photos are included, as well as large reproductions of all movie posters for both the Hopalong Cassidy movies and Bill Boyd's silent features. Only 1000 copies have been produced, sparing no expense, and each book comes in a handmade clamshell box which is also embossed with a photo of William Boyd as Hoppy.  Each copy of this edition is numbered and has been hand-signed by Grace Bradley Boyd, who is now 95 years old. All of the text is written by Michael Cochran in the words of Grace Bradley Boyd.  Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.  Other Russ Cochran limited editions include Me and My Guitars by Chet Atkins and Michael Cochran and Les Paul-In His Own Words by Les Paul and Michael Cochran.  These limited editions are now selling for a premium price (the Chet Atkins book originally sold for $150 and now sells for over $300; the Les Paul book originally sold for $200 and now sells for $300 or more). This book will delight any serious Hopalong Cassidy collector.  Return it for a complete refund if not satisfied.On Nov-25-08 at 08:27:30 PST, seller added the following information:Buyers of this edition say: "Your publication arrived today.  Where can I begin.  It is a magnificant achievment and a tender love story.  I've only scratched the surface.  The binding and paper quality are first rate and well worth my investment.  You should be proud. " "Just wanted to thank you for sending the Hoppy book.  What a beautiful book and a great tribute to Hopalong. It's a treasure.  I'm proud to have my name in it.  The posters are great and loved reading the inside story on William Boyd's life.  No Hoppy fan could ask for more." "the book just arrived and WOW - HOLY COW - and UNBELIEVABLE!!!!  It is just fantastic!" Leonard Maltin says: "thanks so much for the BEAUTIFUL deluxe editon of your Hoppy book. What a treasure, inside and out. You should feel very proud!" "Just wanted to let you know that my Hoppy Book arrived yesterday, safe and sound. What a great book, no doubt it has been worth the long wait. Once I show our friends, they will be very impressed with the quality of your work. Many Thanks for your hard work and efforts to produce a fantastic Book. It will be treasured for many years."   TOTAL SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!!!!On Nov-26-08 at 10:39:08 PST, seller added the following information:"The Book arrived today. In one word it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! To have Grace Bradley Boyd share her experiences with all  Hoppy fans, is something that does not come around everyday. All his fans are truely lucky. Growing up, he was MY hero.  Again What a WONDERFUL BOOK!!! And It has been a REAL pleasure doing business with you." Place a Bid!