Heart of the West - O. Henry (Pseud. William Sydney Porter) 1907 - The McClure Company, New York - First Edition First edition of this collection of 19 short western stories set mostly in Texas, by the American master of short stories with his characteristic twists and turns.

William Sydney Porter (pseud. O.Henry, 1862-1910) lived in Texas from the age of 19 to 35, including a stint working on a sheep ranch south of San Antonio.
  Octavo (book size 20x14.3cm), pp. [6] 334. In publisher’s brown cloth, spine and front board lettered and decorated in white, pale blue and green, all edges trimmed.   Condition: Fine with the exception of rubbing to white lettering on spine.   Ref: 110709   Price: HK$ 2,500