11-15-201511-15-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2865BBoston
November 15, 2015 11:00 AMCalender
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Parker, Samuel (1779-1866) Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains.

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$185$150
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2865BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 15, 2015 11:00AM

Description:

Parker, Samuel (1779-1866) Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains. Ithaca, New York: by Mack, Andrus, & Woodruff, for the author, 1838.
First edition, octavo, with the large folding map of the Oregon territory bound before the title (water stains, tears, inexpert repairs with cellophane tape); one full page plate of rock formations; in contemporary patterned cloth, rebacked, the original spine replaced, signs of old tape, housed in custom blue cloth chemise and slipcase, 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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