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Lot 98

TOWNSEND, John Kirk (1809-1851). Sporting Excursions in the Rocky Mountains.

Estimate: $200 - $400

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TOWNSEND, John Kirk (1809-1851). Sporting Excursions in the Rocky Mountains. First Edition.

London: H. Colburn, 1840.

Sporting excursions in the Rocky Mountains, including a journey to the Columbia River, and a visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, &c. By J.K. Townsend, esq.
2 volumes, frontispieces.

Bound in blind stamped cloth, gilt spine title.

Condition

Good. Covers and edges rubbed, corners bumped. Section of vol. 2 partially detailed (p. 171 to p. 232).

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