A Library of Curiosities - Part II
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 13
BOWLES, Samuel, 1826-1878. Our New West.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
BOWLES, Samuel, 1826-1878. Our New West : records of travel between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean ; over the plains--over the mountains--through the great interior basin--over the Sierra Nevadas--to and up and down the Pacific Coast ; with details of the wonderful natural scenery, agriculture, mines, business, social life, progress, and prospects of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia : including a full description of the Pacific Railroad : and of the life of the Mormons, Indians, and Chinese : with map, portraits, and twelve full page illustrations, by Samuel Bowles.
Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Publishing Co. ; New York : J.D. Dennison ; Chicago : J.A. Stoddard, 1869.
524 pages. With frontis. and plates and map.
Bound in leather, raised bands, black leather spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 9 W: 6 in.
Condition
Good. Front cover partially detached, covers rubbed, edges bumped.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00
Width: 6.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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