The Book of Niagara Falls . . . Third Edition. Carefully Revised, and Enlarged. Accompanied by Maps.
by [Niagara Falls]. Parsons, Horatio A
- Used
- Condition
- Spine and board edges somewhat sunned; lightly foxed throughout; a very good copy.
- Seller
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Buffalo: Oliver G. Steele, 1836. Stated third edition.. Spine and board edges somewhat sunned; lightly foxed throughout; a very good copy.. 12mo, original embossed deep purple or brown cloth, gilt lettering, 111, [1] pages. Folding map tipped in before the title page, approx. 12.5 x 14 inches, A discursive guidebook to the falls, evidently expanded over the 96-page edition of 1835, and first published anonymously in 1834 under the title A guide to travelers visiting the falls of Niagara. Includes travel distances and various measurements of the falls. Howes P-106: "Said to be the first guide to this resort; but see Ingraham, Joseph W., for another of same date.
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- Bookseller
- Garrett Scott, Bookseller (ABAA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19142
- Title
- The Book of Niagara Falls . . . Third Edition. Carefully Revised, and Enlarged. Accompanied by Maps.
- Author
- [Niagara Falls]. Parsons, Horatio A
- Book Condition
- Used - Spine and board edges somewhat sunned; lightly foxed throughout; a very good copy.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Stated third edition.
- Publisher
- Oliver G. Steele,
- Place of Publication
- Buffalo:
- Date Published
- 1836.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
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Garrett Scott, Bookseller (ABAA)
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Foxed
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- 12mo
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- Edges
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