Recollections Of A Forest Life: or, The Life And Travels Of Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, or George Copway, Chief Of The Objibway Nation
by George Copway
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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BACUP, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: C. Gilpin, presumed 1st edition circa 1850 (ref. British Library).
Subtitled – 'Many years Missionary in the North West; and projector of the Concentration of the Indian Tribes, for the promotion of their Improvement'.
Hardback – publisher's cloth binding with blind stamped decoration to boards, gilt title to spine. 248pp plus 24pp publisher's catalogue to rear. 7 x 4.5 inches approx.
Spine dulled and with some light wear and rubbing to covers; owner's inscription to front paste-down; pages somewhat dusty and a little grubby throughout and with occasional foxing/spotting; page edges dusty and darkened.
Nonetheless, remains a nicely preserved copy of this uncommon book.
*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*
Subtitled – 'Many years Missionary in the North West; and projector of the Concentration of the Indian Tribes, for the promotion of their Improvement'.
Hardback – publisher's cloth binding with blind stamped decoration to boards, gilt title to spine. 248pp plus 24pp publisher's catalogue to rear. 7 x 4.5 inches approx.
Spine dulled and with some light wear and rubbing to covers; owner's inscription to front paste-down; pages somewhat dusty and a little grubby throughout and with occasional foxing/spotting; page edges dusty and darkened.
Nonetheless, remains a nicely preserved copy of this uncommon book.
*International shipping rates are estimated and may incur an extra charge prior to order fulfilment. Books are despatched via Royal Mail International Tracked/Signed; please enquire for an accurate shipping quote to your country.*
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Details
- Bookseller
- D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller PBFA (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- DBZ1025
- Title
- Recollections Of A Forest Life: or, The Life And Travels Of Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, or George Copway, Chief Of The Objibway Nation
- Author
- George Copway
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- C. Gilpin
- Date Published
- 1850
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Native Americans
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About the Seller
D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller PBFA
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BACUP, Lancashire
About D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller PBFA
D. B. Derbyshire Bookseller ~ a small general stock with an interest in Northern Topography, Transport, Industrial History, Art & Illustrated, and Children's Books. Selling books online and exhibiting at book fairs in the North of England. Member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA).
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- 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...
- Publisher's cloth
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- Edges
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- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.