Henry J Coke / RIDE OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TO OREGON AND CALIFORNIA 1852

Description: A RIDE OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TO OREGON AND CALIFORNIA WITH A GLANCE AT SOME OF THE TROPICAL ISLANDS INCLUDING THE WEST INDIES AND THE SANDWICH ISLES Author: Coke, Henry J. Title: A RIDE OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TO OREGON AND CALIFORNIA WITH A GLANCE AT SOME OF THE TROPICAL ISLANDS INCLUDING THE WEST INDIES AND THE SANDWICH ISLES Publication: London: Richard Bentley, 1852 Edition: Early Printing Description: Very Good Minus. Octavo. (9 in. x 6 in.) x+390 pages. Brick-red blind-stamped boards. Ex-Library copy. Rebacked with maroon leather(ette?) spine over original boards, with two printed paper labels affixed. . Bookplate to front pastedown from University of Utah Library with several felt-tip rubouts. Below this, the deaccession stamp from University of Utah Libraries ("Withdrawn 12-70") Frontis engraving of "The Hon...ble (abbreviated) Henry J. Coke" Considerable (amateurish) mending to preliminary pages up to and including title page, and final pastedown. Perforated library stamp to first and final two pages, and accession number ("72564") to bottom of author's dedication page ("To The Right Hon. The Earl of Leicester"). Textblock evenly age-toned and otherwise unmarked. First issue by Bentley of marbled cloth; this issue, with no advertisements either originally, or after the savageries of home-made repair.Nonetheless, a tight, not-UN-Handsome, working copy of this lively, if tragic account. Hardcover. "On this perilous 1850 trip undertaken for sheer adventure by two young English sportsment two of their seven companions perished; the survival of any was a miracle." (Howes C-548);. Seller ID: 87895 Subject: Western Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Eugene, Oregon

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