The Colorado Brand Book 1938

Item Details

Denver, Co., The Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners, 1938, Limp Boards

Very Good

Green cloth over limp boards with gilt title. Narrow octavo. [iv] 666pp. All edges stained green. Fully indexed. Creasing to one page and light shelf wear to cover. Tight binding. Very good.

"This Book contains a complete transcript of Live Stock Brands and Marks on record in the office of The Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners at Denver, May 15th 1938."

Includes thousands of illustrated brands—primarily for cattle and horses—arranged alphabetically by brand image and indexed by owner name and post office. Brands are accompanied by owner's name, location, and stock type.

Used primarily by ranchers, inspectors, law enforcement, and auctioneers, the brand book was a vital tool for preventing theft, verifying ownership, and resolving disputes. It provides a detailed snapshot of rural landowners and ranching operations during the Great Depression era.