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Sat, Nov 8, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 62

PARKER, Samuel, 1779-1866. Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains.

Estimate: $200 - $400

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PARKER, Samuel, 1779-1866. Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains : under the direction of the A.B.C.F.M. containing a description of the geography, geology, climate, productions of the country, and the number, manners, and customs of the natives : with a map of Oregon territory / by Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.

Fourth edition.

Ithaca, N.Y. : Andrus, Woodruff, & Gauntlett, 1844.

Bound in blind stamped cloth.

H: 8 W: 5 1/4 in.

Condition

Good. Spine shows signs of split, repair to inside front hinge, some slight foxing and offsetting of text throughout.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 8.00

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