A History of Oregon, 1792-1849, Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information.
by Gray. W.H
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good, light wear and soiling to covers, wormhole to back hinge,ink name to pastedown, pages lightly toned.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Portland. : Harris and Holman. , 1870. Hardcover, brown stippled cloth, blindstamped borders, gilt spine title. . Very good, light wear and soiling to covers, wormhole to back hinge,ink name to pastedown, pages lightly toned. . 8vo. 23.5x15 cm. . It would require a book as large as Gray's to correct Gray's mistakes...” according to Frances Victor, a contemporary historian, however the book is an interesting account of one man’s interpretation of early Oregon history including his personal experiences. Engraved frontis, “Astoria in 1811”.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 289523
- Title
- A History of Oregon, 1792-1849, Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information.
- Author
- Gray. W.H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover, brown stippled cloth, blindstamped borders, gilt spine title.
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, light wear and soiling to covers, wormhole to back hinge,ink name to pastedown, pages lightly toned.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harris and Holman.
- Place of Publication
- Portland.
- Date Published
- 1870
- Pages
- 624 PP. + tipped in errata slip.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Western Americana;
- Size
- 8vo. 23.5x15 cm.
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Zephyr Books
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Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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