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Our Library of Curiosities auction features selections from the collection of John A Davidson Jr., a life long collector of rare books. John was extraordinarily interested in a wide array of subjects from the beginning of publishing through the twentieth century.
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Lot 39

FREMONT, John Charles (1813-1890). Narrative of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains.

Estimate: $100 - $200
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$50

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FREMONT, John Charles (1813-1890). Narrative of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains.

New York: D. Appleton & Company; Philadelphia: G.S. Appleton, 1846.

Narrative of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the years 1843-44 by Brevet Captain J.C. Fremont ... Reprinted from the official copy.
186 pages.

Bound in leather backed cardboard.

H: 8 3/4 W: 5 3/4 in.

Good. Some foxing throughout.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.