Nash Buckingham. First edition. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1941. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Very Good condition. Original price $2.00 remains on inside flap. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved book, 24 pp. All pages are clean with no foxing. Drawings by Robert Ball. This is a scarce edition.
A vintage sporting gem from the golden age of American outdoor writing, this first printing of De Shootinest Gent’man (Scribner’s, 1941) captures the wit, warmth, and wild charm of Nash Buckingham’s beloved hunting tales. With his deep Southern roots and masterful storytelling, Buckingham brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters and field experiences in a voice both nostalgic and authentic.
This edition is the true first printing, identified by the “A” on the copyright page — Scribner’s designation for a first. The original unclipped dust jacket is present, in very good condition, and lightly shelfworn.
A fine addition to any collection of sporting literature, Southern Americana, or 20th-century outdoor classics.
The title De Shootinest Gent’man is written in dialect—an affectionate, colloquial rendering of “The Shootingest Gentleman.” It reflects the Southern, storytelling tone of Nash Buckingham’s work, which often captures the culture of duck hunting in the Mississippi Flyway with rich, regional flavor. The title story and others in the collection are framed as tall tales or folk memoirs, often narrated in a rustic Southern voice.
