[Rocky Mountains] - Washington Irving - Astoria - 1850

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Astoria by Washington Irving, a hardback first edition from Henry G. Bohn, London, 1850, in English, 467 pages, 19 × 12.5 cm, condition reasonable.

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Washington Irving - Astoria: or anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains - London, Henry G. Bohn, 1850 - 329 + 138 p - 19 x 12,5 cm

A particularly handsome and early London edition of Washington Irving's classic work on the American frontier. Astoria (1850), published by Henry G. Bohn, offers a vivid and captivating description of John Jacob Astor's ambitious undertaking to build a trading empire on the Columbia River — one of the first major expeditions beyond the Rocky Mountains.

An attractive specimen for enthusiasts of American history, exploration, the fur trade, and early frontier literature. A classic that holds a solid place, both content-wise and bibliographically, in any serious collection.

Bound with: a tour on the prairies

Condition: fair. Binding damaged, the bookblock is a bit loose.

Washington Irving - Astoria: or anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains - London, Henry G. Bohn, 1850 - 329 + 138 p - 19 x 12,5 cm

A particularly handsome and early London edition of Washington Irving's classic work on the American frontier. Astoria (1850), published by Henry G. Bohn, offers a vivid and captivating description of John Jacob Astor's ambitious undertaking to build a trading empire on the Columbia River — one of the first major expeditions beyond the Rocky Mountains.

An attractive specimen for enthusiasts of American history, exploration, the fur trade, and early frontier literature. A classic that holds a solid place, both content-wise and bibliographically, in any serious collection.

Bound with: a tour on the prairies

Condition: fair. Binding damaged, the bookblock is a bit loose.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Literature, Travels
Book Title
Astoria
Author/ Illustrator
[Rocky Mountains] - Washington Irving
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1850
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Reprint
Width
12.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London, Henry G. Bohn, 1850
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
467
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Objects sold
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