Treachery Trail by Cliff Farrell- signed - good, coll

Publication Details: Published in 1969 by Doubleday & Company, Inc. (Garden City, New York) as part of their famous Double D Western line. It includes the original dust jacket illustrated by noted mid-century graphic designer Alan Peckolick (priced at $4.50 on the flap). Doubleday first editions typically state "First Edition" on the copyright page behind the title leaf.

About the Book: A fast-paced, classic Western suspense tale following Val Lang, a falsely accused cowhand on the run for eight years after being framed for shooting his best friend, Boone Irons. Disguised as a shaggy, black-bearded cattleman named Val Cass, he finally establishes a quiet ranching spread in Wyoming Territory—only for Boone's vengeful father and posse to track him down, triggering a deadly showdown.

Author Inscription: The front endpaper features an authentic author's presentation inscription penned and signed by Farrell himself:

"This copy is for Nancy Keeley in appreciation of an accurate and professional job of reporting - Cliff Farrell"

Interesting Fact: Cliff Farrell was a prolific pulp-era legend who published more than 600 short stories, novelettes, and serials in classic Western pulps (like Dime Western, Star Western, and Ranch Romances) before transitioning to full-length novels for Doubleday. Dust jacket designer Alan Peckolick was a major typography titan of the era and longtime creative partner of Herb Lubalin, designing iconic logos and typefaces tha