History of South America and Mexico; Comprising their discovery, geography, politics, commerce and revolutions. To which is annexed, a geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian Revolution and War.
by NILES, John M. & L. T. PEASE
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Hartford: H. Huntington, Jr., 1839. Third edition. Two volumes in one. 369, [3, blanks], 230 pp. With the three engraved plates but lacking the two maps. Publisher's full sheepskin, spine with gilt lettering and decoration, boards stamped in a curling pattern. Some light foxing and toning. Leather a bit rubbed but still tight and sturdy in the original leather. A very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73193
- Title
- History of South America and Mexico; Comprising their discovery, geography, politics, commerce and revolutions. To which is annexed, a geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian Revolution and War.
- Author
- NILES, John M. & L. T. PEASE
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- H. Huntington, Jr.
- Place of Publication
- Hartford
- Date Published
- 1839
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Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
Nat DesMarais Rare Books specializes in books on the Sierra Nevada (particularly Yosemite), the Mojave, and California books in general. We also deal in the art of the American West, voyages and travels and nineteenth century literature.
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....