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The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. XXXIII. History of Alaska,  1730-1885

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. XXXIII. History of Alaska, 1730-1885

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The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. XXXIII. History of Alaska, 1730-1885

by Bancroft, Hubert Howe

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San Francisco: A.L. Bancroft. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1886. Leather Bound. Front board separated,paper tape securing title page and inner back hinge, previous owner's embossed stamp, some wear and peeling of leather. Leather of spine split down back edge and torn across middle. Raised bands somewhat worn but black spine labels with gilt print still bright ; Text block solid and unmarked, fold-out map in fine condition, marbled page edges, binding of tan leather boards needs some work but book appears to be complete ; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 775 pages .

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Bookseller
Ainsworth Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
12972
Title
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. XXXIII. History of Alaska, 1730-1885
Author
Bancroft, Hubert Howe
Illustrator
Maps
Format/Binding
Leather Bound
Book Condition
Used - Good with No dust jacket as issued
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
A.L. Bancroft
Place of Publication
San Francisco
Date Published
1886
Keywords
leather bound, juneau, bancroft, Alaska

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