Nevada; a guide to the Silver State
by Compiled by the Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Nevada
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
San Francisco, California, United States
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About This Item
Portland: Binfords & Mort, 1940. Hardcover. xviii, 315p., preface, information, chronology, index, photos and maps including large folded map in rear pocket, textured red cloth binding with gilt lettering, first edition, light toning of the paper else very good condition in the first state dj chipped at the head and tail of the spine, completely split where front panel meets spine, internal, inexpert tape reinforcement along spine where it meets the rear panel, repairing, no doubt, another complete split. Edge worn throughout, toned on the rear panel with the President Roosevelt Proclamation. American Guide Series. Dykes 180, Powell 953.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 284322
- Title
- Nevada; a guide to the Silver State
- Author
- Compiled by the Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Nevada
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Binfords & Mort
- Place of Publication
- Portland
- Date Published
- 1940
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; Travel; Federal Writers Project; American Guide Series;
Terms of Sale
Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2005
San Francisco, California
About Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- Tail
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- First Edition
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- First State
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