TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1898-99 PART I.
by WALCOTT, Charles
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About This Item
1899. WALCOTT, Charles, dir. TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR 1898-99 PART I. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1899. 551 pp. + [1] + x = 1 pp.l library catalogue slips, with two large folding color plates in rear pocket. 4to., brown cloth with gilt lettering and vignettes to spine and cover. Moderate shelfwear, especially to spine and corners. Cloth rubbed. Front cover bumped at fore-edge. Some age toning to text and folding plates at edges. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Hinges starting. Extra postage required.
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- Bookseller
- Boston Book Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 83983
- Title
- TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1898-99 PART I.
- Author
- WALCOTT, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1899
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Specializing in East Asian Books with Aesthetic Interest, Japanese Books with Original Art, English and American Literature, Women's Books and the Generally Intriguing!
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Established in 1979, Boston Book Company offers rare and interesting books in a broad range of subjects. Our areas of particular expertise: Japanese artist books of all eras, East Asian art in general, photographica, local history, women's books, English and American literature..
We are always eager to learn something new.... Every collector brings a novel approach to our shared love of books.
Welcome!
Helen Kelly
Charles Vilnis
David Fredette
James Desrosiers
Elizabeth Fragala
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