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Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44, FIRST EDITION 1845
by Fremont, John C
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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About This Item
Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. By Brevet Captain J. C. Fremont, of the Topographical Engineers. Under the Orders of Col. J. J. Abert, Chief of the Topographical Bureau. Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States, Washington: Gales and Seaton, Printers. 1845, FIRST EDITION
Original report in custom slipcase with full original large map in custom case and smaller aged facsimile of same map in back pocket. Please review photos for complete set.
Condition: Presenting the original 1845 Senate report entitled "Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-1844." The book is complete with its bound-in maps. It was professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied as shown. The very large map has been encased in its own custom case, then combined with the book in a custom slip case. Within the pocket of the book is a smaller, aged facsimile of the original map. Please review all the photos and ask questions if you need more information about this special presentation of the original Senate report!
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Rare Western American classic in great condition--with ALL original maps!
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18871750721
- Title
- Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44, FIRST EDITION 1845
- Author
- Fremont, John C
- Illustrator
- Multiple maps, including large original fold out
- Format/Binding
- In custom slipcase with original large map (small facsimile map in pocket)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Senate of the United States
- Place of Publication
- Washington, DC
- Date Published
- 1845
- Pages
- 693
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Fremont, Rocky Mountains, Expeditions, Oregon, California, Missouri
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration / Travel; American History - 19th Century; California; Atlas, Maps; Colorado History; Oregon History; Americana;
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**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose expedited shipping instead, we will provide you with that additional cost by the most economical Federal Express International. Once actual shipping costs are calculated for your exact address, we will advise you of any additional charges or refund due. After all is agreed, your book(s) will ship promptly.***
About the Seller
SRG Antiquarian Books
Biblio member since 2018
Lincoln, Nebraska
About SRG Antiquarian Books
SRG Antiquarian Books has been collecting and selling books to other bibliophiles for over 12 years. We specialize in non fiction rare and vintage books, especially seeking out pre-1900 publications, many in leather bindings. Civil War, biography, the Way West, and history are joined by unique books with a variety of subjects, including religious, picturesque, art, and industry and carefully selected children's books. Sometimes, you will find ephemera such as period sheet music and unique magazines with special cover art and advertisements / articles in our store..
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- Biblio
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- Facsimile
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- History Historical Geography
- Countries & Cultures North America United States Americana
- Countries & Cultures North America United States California
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- Travel & Exploration Travel
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