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Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains, 2 vol, 1836 First Ed: In Custom Case
by Irving, Washington
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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About This Item
Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains. by Washington Irving. In Two Volumes. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 1836 First Edition. Large folding map of the Rocky Mountains, the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. First edition: with "Henry W Rees Stereotyper" on the verso of the title page of volume, with no "1*" on page 5, and without the footnote on page 259 of volume II. We believe this to be First Edition - First State.
In Custom Case.
"Although Washington Irving (1783-1859) never traveled to Oregon Country, he wrote one of the most widely read and influential narratives of the region. His two-volume Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains, published in 1836, introduced more readers to the Pacific Northwest than any single book up to that time." from The Oregon Encyclopedia on line.
Condition: This two volume set has been rebound as pictured. The interior is clean with a minimum of age toning and virtually no foxing. Foldout map in volume two is in very good condition and complete with no mends. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Details
- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18362000722
- Title
- Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains, 2 vol, 1836 First Ed
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Format/Binding
- Bound in levant style with original spines re-applied
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Carey, Lea, & Blanchard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1836
- Pages
- 285 & 279 +8
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Astoria, Washington Irving, fur trade, Snake River, North West Fur Company, Astor, Indians, Native Americans, Crow, wilderness of the Far West
- Bookseller catalogs
- American History - 19th Century; 19th Century Literature; Americana; Washington Irving;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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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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