Green cloth binding with black title on the (rebacked) spine and front board.

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Please view our photographs. A vintage copy of the western adventure novel Purple Dawson, Rancher by William L. Hawkins, originally published in the United States by Phoenix Press in 1934, with UK listings tied to the mid-1930s. Purple Dawson, Rancher by William L. Hawkins is a fast-moving Western adventure that brings the challenges and excitement of frontier life vividly to life. The story follows Purple Dawson, a determined rancher whose courage, resourcefulness, and sense of justice are tested as he faces conflicts over land, livestock, and lawlessness in the American West. Filled with action, colorful characters, and rugged landscapes, the novel captures the spirit of classic Western storytelling. An enjoyable collectible for readers who appreciate vintage Western fiction and tales of frontier adventure.

Book Overview

• Title: Purple Dawson, Rancher
• Author: William L. Hawkins
• Original Publication: 1934 / 1935
• Genre: Western adventure (cattle rustling and gold mines) 

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: Approximately 5.2 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches (13 x 19 x 3 cm)
• Language: English
• Condition: Fair (showing noticeable wear, rubbing, or aging consistent with a 1930s pulp/hardcover novel)
  

Based on historical sales and current vintage book market data, a copy of Purple Dawson, Rancher by William L. Hawkins in Fair condition is valued between £15 and £25. 

The value of this specific book depends heavily on the following factors:

Value Breakdown

• Condition Discount: Books graded as “Fair” usually exhibit significant cover wear, minor binding issues, or heavily yellowed/stained pages. If it had its original 1930s illustrated dust jacket and was in fine condition, a rare edition like this could command up to £95+ ($125 USD) to the right specialist collector. Without the dust jacket and with noticeable wear, the price drops drastically. 
• The Publisher (Mills & Boon): While famously known today for romance novels, in the 1930s, Mills & Boon published hardback westerns and thrillers for the UK library and rental markets. These commercial “pulp” editions were printed in volume but rarely preserved carefully, making surviving copies uncommon but mostly of niche interest to specific Western completionists.