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History of the Expedition under the command of Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri River, thence across the Rocky Mountains and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, during the years 1804-5-6, in Four Volumes
by Elliott Coues
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South Lyon, Michigan, United States
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Francis P. Harper, 1893. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. New York, 1893; LIMITED EDITION NUMBERED 840/1000; 4 volumes, complete encompassing 3 text volumes plus atlas; all 3 maps present in rear pocket of Volume IV; A new edition "reprinted from the only authorized edition of 1814 with copious critical commentary, prepared upon examination of unpublished official archives and many other sources of information, including a diligent study of the Original Manuscript Journals and Field Notebooks of the Explorers; green cloth covered boards; gilt spine titles; corners lightly scuffed; spine edges frayed; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Ex-library with typical stamps and markings; Volume I hinges split with webbing exposed; rear hinge split, Volume III hinge split; Interior is clean and unmarked; collectively paginated to 1364. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.
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- Title
- History of the Expedition under the command of Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri River, thence across the Rocky Mountains and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, during the years 1804-5-6, in Four Volumes
- Author
- Elliott Coues
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Francis P. Harper
- Date Published
- 1893
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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