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Traveller's Own Book, to Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls and Canada, containing Routes, Distances, Conveyances, Expenses, Use of Mineral Waters, Baths, Description of Scenery, etc. A Complete Guide... with Maps and Engravings
by De Veaux, S
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good + overall
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Buffalo: Faxon & Co., 1845. 5th edition. Hardcover. Good + overall. 5th edition of a popular travel guide, this edition seemingly rare. With "The Convent Library, St. Mary's Peekskill NY" stamp 1884 (handwritten) at the title page.
Original brown gilt & blind-stamped cloth, slt. bumped & rubbed, spine slt. sunned. Scattered foxing throughout. Sml. 8vo, viii, (3), 10-251pp, 7 illustrations & 2 folding maps, of Niagara & Saratoga. OCLC 32323730 cites only 4 copies worldwide.
Original brown gilt & blind-stamped cloth, slt. bumped & rubbed, spine slt. sunned. Scattered foxing throughout. Sml. 8vo, viii, (3), 10-251pp, 7 illustrations & 2 folding maps, of Niagara & Saratoga. OCLC 32323730 cites only 4 copies worldwide.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8179
- Title
- Traveller's Own Book, to Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls and Canada, containing Routes, Distances, Conveyances, Expenses, Use of Mineral Waters, Baths, Description of Scenery, etc. A Complete Guide... with Maps and Engravings
- Author
- De Veaux, S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good + overall
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Publisher
- Faxon & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Buffalo
- Date Published
- 1845
- Bookseller catalogs
- HUDSON RIVER; NEW YORK; WEST POINT;
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About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
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Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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