The Yo-semite: Its History, its Scenery, its Development
by Lester, John Erastus
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Providence, RI: Printed for the Author, 1873. First Edition. Near Fine. First Edition. [iv], 40 pp. Original gray printed wrappers. A Near Fine example of this paper which was read before the Rhode Island Historical Society on December 17, 1872, and published by Lester, a prominent Providence lawyer, at the request of friends. The narrative of his trip to Yosemite Valley in the summer of 1872. His first work.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140939700
- Title
- The Yo-semite: Its History, its Scenery, its Development
- Author
- Lester, John Erastus
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for the Author
- Place of Publication
- Providence, RI
- Date Published
- 1873
- Keywords
- Yosemite Valley, National Park, California
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Wrappers
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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