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Travels in the Great Western Prairies The Anahuac and Rocky Mountains, and in the Oregon Territory Volume I
Thomas J. Farnham
1843
Richard Bentley : London
8" by 5"
(xxii) 297pp
SUMMARY
This is a scarce copy of this first English edition of this American exploration work.
Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
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DESCRIPTION
Considered to be the best edition of this work first published in smaller format in 1841.
Volume I of II.
An important early account of the Oregon country, this work became an effective propaganda piece for boosters of American control of Oregon.
CONDITION
Rebound in half morocco bindings. Externally, in excellent condition with just some minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with patches of spotting throughout. Ink inscription to title page.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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