David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812
by Thompson, David; J. B. Tyrrell [ed.]
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
London (Birr), Ontario, Canada
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Toronto: The Champlain Society, 1916. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original crested gilt red buckram cloth hard covers. Limited edition, this being no. 283 of 550 copies. Top edges gilt, others uncut. Spine moderately faded/toned, with wrinkle/crease to tail. Some light soiling to boards with slight rubbing to tips. Fore-edge toned. Otherwise clean, very tight, square and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome copy. All plates and colour fold-out sketches very fine and present as listed, with four folded sheets of map in rear pocket. xcviii,582+viii[subscriber list]pp. .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75712ch
- Title
- David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812
- Author
- Thompson, David; J. B. Tyrrell [ed.]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The Champlain Society
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1916
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- history literature Canada Canadian Canadiana early exploration settlement The Champlain Society David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812
Terms of Sale
CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express, PayPal, cash, cheque and money order. Other credit cards may also be used through the www.biblio.com site. Prices in other currencies available upon request. Canadian residents must add 5% GST. Certain large or heavy books may require additional shipping charges. Other overseas and special shipping methods (upon request) at cost. Returns accepted within 10 days upon notification and a reason given.
About the Seller
CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB
Biblio member since 2004
London (Birr), Ontario
About CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB
Cardinal Books is located in London (Birr), Ontario, Canada (not far from Detroit & Port Huron, MI)). We maintain a USA address for ease of contact with American and international customers. We offer a medium select stock (approximately 20,000 volumes) of used, rare and out-of-print books including 19th and 20th century first editions and collectible literature, as well as illustrated and juvenile books, art, architecture, theology, church history, philosophy and history. We have a major specialization in philosophy and theology. While we normally conduct a great deal of business by the Internet, you are heartily welcome to visit our bookshop in the Old Birr Village Schoolhouse, a 19th century old Ontario one-room school. Please take some time to browse our listings under \\\"Cardinal Books\\\" on www.biblio.com. We are always buying collections large or small within the special areas noted above. Please feel free to contact us if you are selling, no matter where you are located, as we are willing to travel and make shipping arrangements.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Frequently asked questions
Collecting Miniature Books
Teeny, tiny, beautiful books...the world of miniature books is one that involves a lot of imagination and craftsmanship. Dive in and see!
Handling and Storing Books
Take care of your old books — vintage, antiquarian, and fine — with these tips from a professional bookseller
