The first English language edition/printing of two albums in the great western bande dessinee series, written by Jean-Michel Charlier, with art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

This series by Moebius spanned 28 books from 1963 to 2005. The two Blueberry volumes here from 1972-1973 immediately precede the emergence of "Moebius".

Contents:

Ballad for a Coffin (Ballade pour un cercueil).
Afterword by Moebius.
The Outlaw.
Afterword by Jean-Michel Charlier.
The Words of Chief Seattle. A non-Blueberry two-page story from 1987 by Moebius.
Essay: Jean-Michel Charlier: Skyknight & Myth Maker Extraordinaire

This came from the library of Burny Mattinson (1935-2023), an animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, from 1953 until his death in 2023. Mattinson directed Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Great Mouse Detective. He was named a Disney Legend in 2008 and was the longest serving employee of The Walt Disney Company, with a career that spanned almost 70 years. His extensive library included numerous subjects and especially large collections of books on Disney, animation, and classic comic strips.