Where The Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls Early Printing Doubleday 1961 HB in Jacket Hunting if it is ever auctioned

if it is ever auctioned off

I assume this is some sort of "hoop" that is used to tie down or attach things to

but I'm assuming one could be added

maybe could let sit in the sun or shoot with clear sealant

Where The Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls Early Printing Doubleday 1961 HB in Jacket Hunting if it is ever auctionedWhere The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Doubleday & Company, 1961. This is not a true first edition, but an early printing. 1961 is the only date. This is earlier than some as it does not have the ISBN number on the inner rear jacket flap above the "Printed in USA". No names, no writing on flip through. Dust Jacket is price clipped. Also bottom chip and rear tear to dust jacket. Spine of dust jacket has a number written on it. W11251844 W11251844