11-15-201511-15-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2865BBoston
November 15, 2015 11:00 AMCalender
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Parker, Samuel (1779-1866) Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains.

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$246$200
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2865BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 15, 2015 11:00AM

Description:

Parker, Samuel (1779-1866) Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains. Ithaca, New York: by Mack, Andrus, & Woodruff, for the author, 1838.
First edition, octavo, with the large folding map of the Oregon territory bound before the title (one or two small holes along folds, spotting, torn, repaired on verso),and one full page plate of rock formations; bound in full contemporary speckled sheepskin, old label on spine, hinges weak, internal spotting, 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300


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