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Conquering the Frontiers . Stories of American Pioneers and the Guns Which Helped Them Establish a New Life
by Serven, James E
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket
- Seller
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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
California, Usa: The Foundation Press. Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Light Mustard coloured cloth bound boards with deep black titling to the spine, and a black 'box' to the front cover, bordered in gilt with bright gilt titling. In the original publisher's illustrated dustjacket. The dustjacket has some (now 'closed') tears, all of which are now neatly repaired to the reverse of the d/j with clear archive tape. A little loss to the top corners, and generally has a few marks/discolouration, but the d/j is now in a new protective clear - removable - bookfilm plastic cover and looks VG overall. Stated First Edition. The page fore-edges have some light foxing (yellowy) spots, but internally there are NO Inscriptions or marks. 256 pp. Index. Profusely illustrated with both black/white and colour illustrations and photographs. Contains "... Stirring stories of many of the confrontations which transformed the American frontiers into a civilized vital part of the United States and extended the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans." . See Images. Please note this book is overweight at 1.4 Kilos un-packaged and will likely require extra postage for Overseas customers - please ask for postal costs. ; Large 4to 11" - 13" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 113970
- Title
- Conquering the Frontiers . Stories of American Pioneers and the Guns Which Helped Them Establish a New Life
- Author
- Serven, James E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- The Foundation Press
- Place of Publication
- California, Usa
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- FRONTIERS; James E. Serven;, Conquering The Frontiers . Stories Of American Pioneers And The Guns Which , Helped Them Establish A New Life ;american Pioneers, Guns; Conquering The Frontiers;, History; Stories Of American Pioneers And The Guns Which Helped
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- N & S. America/ USA;
Terms of Sale
Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Payment: 94 St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RF, UK Tel:+ 44(0)1267235462 The cost of books are given in sterling. The cost of books are given in sterling. Payments to me direct may be via PayPal or CC via PayPal (you do NOT have to have a Paypal account to pay by Credit Card) ; By Paypal (Official PP Invoice sent on request): Personal (Sterling) Cheque or Bank Transfer (UK/Europe ONLY), or Cash (Sterling only). Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All items posted by Airmail Overseas or by Standard (Second class post) in the UK unless requested otherwise. We will post abroad by whatever method you request but the standard is by Airmail. Proof of posting certificates are obtained for all books posted. Postal delivery times are ESTIMATES not Guarantees!. Parcels are NOT "Tracked" - We provide PROOF OF POSTING, NOT PROOF OF DELIVERY. All postings are insured. We normally post twice/three times weekly, although we can provide a speedier service for an extra cost. Tracking is also available at an extra cost, please enquire, but these charges will be considerably higher than our advertised rates. If unhappy with a purchase, a full refund will be given if returned within 14 days, in the same condition that it left us.
About the Seller
Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Biblio member since 2006
Carmarthen
About Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.
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