Pictorial Guide to the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
by Martin, Rev. Horace; Illustrated in the First Style of Art by S. Wallen, Jno. Abdrew, J. W. Orr, and N. Orr
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
New York: Stringer & Townsend, 1851. 4 preliminary leaves, [7]-116 pages frontispiece, 8 plates, added title page, engraved, with last 8 blank for Notes. Original embossed red cloth, gilt title front cover, pale yellow end papers. Very Good Plus, small prior owner name stamp front paste down (Alfred L. Mudge), 4 pages with small spots of toning else interior bright and unmarked, boards with light even soiling. Frontis of Cave House plus 7 other black and white illustrations on unnumbered pages.SCARCE in current commerce in lovely condition.. First Edition. Embossed Cloth. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009340
- Title
- Pictorial Guide to the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
- Author
- Martin, Rev. Horace; Illustrated in the First Style of Art by S. Wallen, Jno. Abdrew, J. W. Orr, and N. Orr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Stringer & Townsend
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1851
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; Geology; Exploration;
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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