Narrative and Critical History of America - [8 Volumes Complete in 16 Parts]. Contents: V. 1. Aboriginal America. 1889, -- V. 2. Spanish Explorations and Settlements in America from the Fifteenth to the Seventeenth Century. [C1886]......etc.
by Winsor, Justin (1831-1897) , Ed
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About This Item
Boston ; New York : Houghton, Mifflin [C1884-C1889], 1884. First Edition. Hardback. Good to very good copies all in the original gilt-blocked buckram over bevelled boards. General dust-toning with minor waer to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains an uncommonly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 1 pages; Description; 8 v in 16 parts. Ill. , maps, ports. ; 28 cm. Subject: Cartography - Maps - America - Early works to 1800. America - Description and travel. America - Antiquities. Columbus, Christopher. Most of the articles are followed by a critical essay on the sources of information, and by notes, in addition to the foot-notes. Scans and additional detail on request. S all.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 102136
- Title
- Narrative and Critical History of America - [8 Volumes Complete in 16 Parts]. Contents: V. 1. Aboriginal America. 1889, -- V. 2. Spanish Explorations and Settlements in America from the Fifteenth to the Seventeenth Century. [C1886]......etc.
- Author
- Winsor, Justin (1831-1897) , Ed
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boston ; New York : Houghton, Mifflin [C1884-C1889]
- Date Published
- 1884
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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