NORTHERN IOWA. BY A PIONEER. CONTAINING VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR EMIGRANTS
by [Dubuque Emigrant Association]
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About This Item
Dubuque: Nonpareil Job Printing and Publishing House, 1858. 40pp. Stitched in original printed wrappers. Two frontis plates, "View of Dubuque, Iowa"; "Dubuque Female Seminary." Plate of 'Ward School House' at page 33. Closed tear [no loss] at pages 15-16. Light uniform toning. Good+.
The pamphlet, the first of two editions, describes public lands available for purchase by settlers, homesteading, railroads, and the many advantages of the Dubuque area for natural resources, healthy environment, climate, family-friendly settlements, economic opportunity and low poverty rates.
The Dubuque Emigrant Association was formed in early 1858. The rear wrapper prints the roster of directors, officers, executive committee, and traveling agent. Printed also is a "Notice to Emigrants," advising that the Association has "catalogues of a large quantity of Lands and Property for sale in Northern Iowa, including Improved Farms, Prairie and Timber Land, Village and City Lots, Houses and Lots, and Houses, Lots and Farms to rent."
FIRST EDITION. Howes I 72aa. 48 Decker 145. Graff 1163. Moffit 359.
The pamphlet, the first of two editions, describes public lands available for purchase by settlers, homesteading, railroads, and the many advantages of the Dubuque area for natural resources, healthy environment, climate, family-friendly settlements, economic opportunity and low poverty rates.
The Dubuque Emigrant Association was formed in early 1858. The rear wrapper prints the roster of directors, officers, executive committee, and traveling agent. Printed also is a "Notice to Emigrants," advising that the Association has "catalogues of a large quantity of Lands and Property for sale in Northern Iowa, including Improved Farms, Prairie and Timber Land, Village and City Lots, Houses and Lots, and Houses, Lots and Farms to rent."
FIRST EDITION. Howes I 72aa. 48 Decker 145. Graff 1163. Moffit 359.
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- Bookseller
- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 39949
- Title
- NORTHERN IOWA. BY A PIONEER. CONTAINING VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR EMIGRANTS
- Author
- [Dubuque Emigrant Association]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Nonpareil Job Printing and Publishing House
- Place of Publication
- Dubuque
- Date Published
- 1858
- Bookseller catalogs
- AGRICULTURE; AMERICANA;
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
About the Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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Woodbridge, Connecticut
About David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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