Aztlan. The History, Resources and Attractions of New Mexico Embellished with Maps and Seventy Five Characteristic Illustrations
by Ritch, W.G
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Jacket
- Seller
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Endicott, New York, United States
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About This Item
D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, 1885. 8 7/8" X 6" in blue cloth with fancy gilt cover design. EX [U.S. Military Academy] LIBRARY. Front Hinge Cracking, One map has serious tears, but it's all there, one fold-out illustration also torn. Wear at spine ends, backstrip darkened, however the covers and pages are still bright and fresh-looking. The foldouts (2 maps and 2 panoramic illustrations) have taken the brunt of the abuse. Gives names of mining camps and how to reach them. Donated to the West Point Library by George W. Lane, "Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico." POOR PLUS to FAIR MINUS condition. 253pp.. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002728
- Title
- Aztlan. The History, Resources and Attractions of New Mexico Embellished with Maps and Seventy Five Characteristic Illustrations
- Author
- Ritch, W.G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
- Publisher
- D. Lothrop & Co., Boston
- Date Published
- 1885
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Historical Memorabilia;
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