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Narrative of the Rezanov to Nueva California in 1806
by G.H. Langsdorff
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
San Francisco: Thomas C. Russell, 1927. Limited Edition. Publishers paper over boards. Very Good/No Jacket. Limited Edition 31 of 260, THIS IS AN ORIGINAL RUSSELL NOT A REBOUND VERSION, Quarto 10.25 by 6.75, Thomas Russell signature on colophon page,158 pages complete with frontis portrait and map, book is near Fine, some toning to top of boards, some light wear marks to front blue paper board, quarter bound, original publisher's blue boards with tan linen spine, perfect title label on spine and extra tipped in rear sheets. very clean, tight and square with No previous owner bookplates or writing, spotless blue endpapers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Pacific Coast Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3758
- Title
- Narrative of the Rezanov to Nueva California in 1806
- Author
- G.H. Langsdorff
- Format/Binding
- Publishers paper over boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas C. Russell
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 1927
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- California History, Thomas C. Russell, California Voyages
Terms of Sale
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Pacific Coast Books
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon
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