Journal of Travels Over the Rocky Mountains to the Mouth of the Columbia river, Made During the Years 1845 and 1846; Early Western Travels 1748 - 1846 Volume XXX; Palmer's Journal
by Palmer, Joel; Thwaites, Reuben Gold (Editor)
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Cleveland OH: Arthur H. Clark Co., 1906. 311 pages. Gilt titles and gilt top edge trimmed, otherwise deckle edges. Facsimile of original title page of 1847 edition. Appendices - "Letter of the Rev. H. H. Spalding to Joel Palmer." and "Organic Laws of Oregon." This is one of the most important journals published on emigration to the Oregon Country mid-century. Shortly after, Palmer was appointed superintendent of Indians for Oregon and later became active in Oregon politics. Hinges starting. Well worn covers with soiled areas. Spine ends bumped and slightly frayed. Usual library stamps, markings and residue from card pocket removal. Call numbers painted on backstrip. Minor smudges to some pages. An early page (preceding preface) chipped and torn at lower right corner. Overall Good interior. Slight musty smell.. First Thus. Brown Cloth. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.
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- Seller
- DeWitt Enterprises
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- Seller's Inventory #
- O0135
- Title
- Journal of Travels Over the Rocky Mountains to the Mouth of the Columbia river, Made During the Years 1845 and 1846; Early Western Travels 1748 - 1846 Volume XXX; Palmer's Journal
- Author
- Palmer, Joel; Thwaites, Reuben Gold (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Arthur H. Clark Co.
- Place of Publication
- Cleveland OH
- Date Published
- 1906
- Keywords
- Western History Travel Columbia River
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Our extensive stock of Colorado historical material consists mostly of used, new - local author (with many signed) and some rare titles. We also have some non-Colorado material available as well.
We are primarily an internet based book seller located in Colorado Springs. You are welcome to contact us to make an appointment and browse our large Colorado book and magazine selection at our retail office location.
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