{"product_id":"the-time-it-never-rained-elmer-kelton-signed-copy","title":"The Time It Never Rained Elmer Kelton Signed Paperback Western Novel Inscribed 1972","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA signed paperback copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e by Elmer Kelton, personally inscribed by the author on the title page. Widely regarded as one of Kelton’s most important works, the novel follows the impact of drought on Texas ranching life and is often sought by collectors of Western fiction, Texas literature, and signed works by major regional authors. This copy carries a personal inscription reading “For Floyd Frazier — All best wishes — Elmer Kelton,” dated 7\/27\/72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elmer Kelton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Time It Never Rained\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated from available image\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated from available image\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated from available image\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued \/ not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed to Floyd Frazier\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and inscribed by Elmer Kelton, dated 7\/27\/72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and inscribed by Elmer Kelton; dated 7\/27\/72; paperback copy; important Western and Texas literature title; personal inscription to Floyd Frazier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The provided image confirms the title page and author inscription. The inscription appears to read “For Floyd Frazier — All best wishes — Elmer Kelton,” dated 7\/27\/72. Publisher, edition, printing, ISBN, and publication date are not visible in the available image and should be verified from the copyright page if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback copy with title page and front interior shown. The visible pages show age toning, corner wear, and handling wear consistent with a vintage paperback. The front cover, spine, back cover, copyright page, page edges, binding tightness, creasing, stains, odors, and any internal markings are not fully visible from the available image and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. The signed title page is visible and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed paperback copy of Elmer Kelton’s \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e. This copy is personally inscribed to Floyd Frazier and signed by Elmer Kelton on the title page, dated 7\/27\/72. Edition and printing details are not visible from the provided image. A collectible copy for readers of Western fiction, Texas literature, signed paperbacks, and Elmer Kelton works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElmer Kelton wrote the West without polishing all the dust off of it. \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that understands land, pride, hardship, and stubborn survival from the inside out. This signed paperback has the added charm of a dated personal inscription, making it a meaningful copy for collectors of Texas literature, Western fiction, and books that carry a little honest grit in their pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Christian University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623907020994,"sku":"BKS-NF-T4-00008-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/TimeitNeverRained.png?v=1769685006","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/the-time-it-never-rained-elmer-kelton-signed-copy","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}