Volume 1: Pure Russell from his 7 Books 08.01.25 - Flipbook - Page 348
Russell Rarity #36
Good Medicine 1929
The last true Russell book, published by Nancy Russell in honor of
her husband Charles. It contains Russell illustrated letters to 59 of
Russell’s great friends, associates and customers.
Editions/Copies: 40
-134 De Luxe limited editions (1929): Six copies #18, #49, #112, #59 with
extremely rare tipped-in signature of C.M. Russell, inscribed by book
publishing magnate Frank Nelson Doubleday, #86 and a copy labeled
“Presentation Copy” in lieu of a particular number
-First Edition after the printing of 134 De Luxe copies (1930 Trade Edition):
10 copies, one inscribed by Nancy Russell, one signed by Jack Russell and
one inscribed by Powder River Jack
-Presentation Copy (1930): Two. One inscribed by Nancy Russell and Will
Rogers to Andrew Rinker, and one unissued copy
-Later Edition (1929): Seven copies
-Later Edition (1929-1930 produced in 1936): Smaller size, nine copies, one
signed by Nancy Russell and one signed by Will Crawford
-New Edition (1966) National Hall of Fame leather-bound edition: Two
copies #252 and #466, both signed by 8 members of the Board of Directors
-New Edition (1966): three copies
