Explorations for a Railroad Route From the Sacremento Valley to the Columbia River
by Abbot, Henry L & R S Williamson
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Washington : A O P Nicholson , 1855 . First Edition . Very Good . Folio . Volume VI of of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean Made under the direction of the Secretary of War 1854-1855. Contains many lithographed plates the landscapes and Botany being tinted or coloured. Woodcuts in the text. All present althought the contents call for two maps which are not present. Bound in half leather, marbled boards. Board worn, spine faded, plates in generally very nice condition. A very large and heavy book, special shipping considerations may apply.
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- Bookseller
- Neil Williams, Bookseller (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32373
- Title
- Explorations for a Railroad Route From the Sacremento Valley to the Columbia River
- Author
- Abbot, Henry L & R S Williamson
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- A O P Nicholson
- Place of Publication
- Washington
- Date Published
- 1855
- Pages
- Keywords
- Bookseller catalogs
- Voyages and Exploration;
- Size
- Folio
Terms of Sale
Neil Williams, Bookseller
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About the Seller
Neil Williams, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2003
Victoria, British Columbia
About Neil Williams, Bookseller
We have been buying and selling on the Internet since 1992, full- time since 1998. We started as collectors of children's and illustrated books and this is still our largest specialty. We pride ourselves on the quality of our stock and our commitment to the contentment of our customers.
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