REPORT TO INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION ON NAVIGATION AND POWER IN THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
by Cooper, Hugh L., and Co
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Hugh L. Cooper and Co., 1920. First edition. first printing . Hardcover. Presented to the International Joint Commission, Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Canada. Investigations of power and navigation questions relating to the St. Lawrence River, particularly within the boundaries of the United States, and in a general sense throughout the whole length of the St. Lawrence River. Presented is a comprehensive plan for the most efficient and economical use of the St. Lawrence River for transportation and power. 46 pages which include foldout maps, dam elevations and cross sections. Bound in original dark red cloth with lettering in gilt. About fine with bump at heel of spine and slight splash to front cover. A very attractive copy.
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- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40351
- Title
- REPORT TO INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION ON NAVIGATION AND POWER IN THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
- Author
- Cooper, Hugh L., and Co
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. first printing
- Publisher
- Hugh L. Cooper and Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1920
- Keywords
- navigation, canals, seaways, ships, Canada, transportation, rivers.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Various;
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Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Heel
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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