The History of Oregon and California, and the Other Territories on the North-West Coast of North America; Accompanied by a Geographical View and Map of Those Countries, and a Number of Documents As Proofs and Illustrations of the History.
by Greenhow, Robert
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
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About This Item
London: John Murray. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1844. First Edition. Hardcover. Original brown blindstamped cloth with paper title label (chipped. ) First English edition. Backstrip chipped, front outer hinge cracked, corners bumped/rubbed, bookplate, PO name. 482pp plus 8 pp ads. Large fldg map by Ringgold, errata slip. Few pages toned, no foxing noted. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 482+ pages .
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- Bookseller
- curtis paul books inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30816
- Title
- The History of Oregon and California, and the Other Territories on the North-West Coast of North America; Accompanied by a Geographical View and Map of Those Countries, and a Number of Documents As Proofs and Illustrations of the History.
- Author
- Greenhow, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1844
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