A Description of the Canals and Rail Roads of the United States, Comprehending Notices of All the Works of Internal Improvement Throughout the Several States
by Tanner, H S
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: T R Tanner & J Disturnell, 1840. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 272p + 4 page catalogue, octavo illustrated with 3 foldout maps and 2 foldout charts. Large foldout map laid in in the rear, taped on the back at folds, chipped along the edges. 1 inch chip to the corner of the half title, chipped at the spine heads. Engraved bookplate of George B Leighton Monadnock Farms, name on front fly leaf.
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- Bookseller
- Old New York Book Shop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47522
- Title
- A Description of the Canals and Rail Roads of the United States, Comprehending Notices of All the Works of Internal Improvement Throughout the Several States
- Author
- Tanner, H S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- T R Tanner & J Disturnell
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1840
- Keywords
- western americana
- Bookseller catalogs
- TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION;
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- First Edition
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