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Account of a Tornado Near New Harmony, Ind., April 30, 1852, with a Map of the Track, &c
by Chappelsmith, John
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Schenectady, New York, United States
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About This Item
Washington, DC: The Smithsonian Institution, 1855. First Edition. 11, (1)pp. Unbound. Large foldout map (71 x 55 cm), one plate, diagrams. The map is about fine with mild toning along the edges and a short closed tear. Sabin 12008. ; Quarto.
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- Seller
- Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 22313
- Title
- Account of a Tornado Near New Harmony, Ind., April 30, 1852, with a Map of the Track, &c
- Author
- Chappelsmith, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Smithsonian Institution
- Place of Publication
- Washington, DC
- Date Published
- 1855
- Keywords
- ANTIQUARIAN, non-fiction, AMERICANA, INDIANA, TORNADOES, METEOROLOGY, THE SMITHSONIAN
- Bookseller catalogs
- General Non-Fiction; Americana;
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About the Seller
Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
Biblio member since 2008
Schenectady, New York
About Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
Parigi Books, established in 2006, is an independent antiquarian bookstore located in the heart of Schenectady, NY. We are open by appointment only.We buy and sell fine books and collectibles in all fields with a strong focus on science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, comics and graphic novels. Our eclectic taste is reflected in the ample variety of items available, from significant titles from the 1500s on to original comic art, from collectible paperbacks to literary magazines. We carry in stock the best selection of Italian language graphic novels and comics you can find this side of the pond.As fairly strict graders who pay particular attention to collecting standards, we have been able to make thousands of customers happy over the years.Parigi Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA).
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