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Retrospect Of Western Travel. 2 Volumes.
by Martineau, Harriet
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Martineau, Harriet. RETROSPECT OF WESTERN TRAVEL. 2 Volumes. New York, Harper, 1838. 1st American edition. Cloth with paper spine labels. [4], 13-276; 239, [4] pp. Both volumes are foxed and damp- stained throughout, lacking front free end papers and flyleaves from both volumes, rear endpaper and flyleaf from volume 2, and 2 leaves of printed matter from the front of volume 1. The covers are lightly spotted and soiled in places and the labels have faded. Still a very good reference copy with the text intact. BMC. Howes M348.
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- Bookseller
- James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4505
- Title
- Retrospect Of Western Travel. 2 Volumes.
- Author
- Martineau, Harriet
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- TRAVEL; western americana; Travel & Exploration
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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