1887 MEMOIRS LIFE JOHN CHARLES FREMONT ILLUSTRATED CALIFORNIA KIT CARSON 1ST

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ITEM DETAILS Title: Memoirs of My Life, by John Charles Frémont; Including in the Narrative Five Journeys of Western Exploration, During the Years 1842, 1843-4, 1845-6-7, 1848-9, 1853-4; Together with a Sketch of the Life of Senator Benton, in Connection with Western Expansion by Jessie Benton Frémont; A Retrospect of Fifty Years, Covering the Most Eventful Periods of Modern American History; Superbly Illustrated by Original Portraits, Descriptive Plates, and, from the Missouri River to the Pacific, by a Series of Sketches and Daguerreotypes Made During the Journeys; the Illustrations are Masterpieces of Darley, Hamilton, Schussele, Dallas, Kern, Wallin and Others; Engraved Under the Supervision of J. M. Butler, with Maps and Colored PlatesAuthor: John Charles Frémont, Jessie Benton Frémont Publisher: Belford, Clarke & Company, ChicagoPublication Date: 1887 Edition: 1st Edition Volume: Volume 1 (of 1) Condition: Good ITEM DESCRIPTION In great condition overall! First edition. Fine full leather binding has been rebacked. Though this is stated to be Volume I, it was the only volume published. Lacks the original folding map titled “County Explored by John C. Frémont,” however a quality facsimile printed on glossy paper stock is included. Made sure to see the photos for complete details. Binding shows wear as pictured, including rubbing and soiling to the boards and spine, light chipping to the leather, general wear around the extremities including bumping to the corners and spine extremes, and light rubbing and soiling to the full gilt page edges. Otherwise this is an attractive, well-preserved antique volume! Sturdy and square! The gilt title lettering displays handsomely from the shelf. Internally, this volume is in great shape as well. Both boards and all page groupings remain attached to the binding. Note that the front hinge has been reinforced. There are no bookplates, signatures, inscriptions, or library markings to note. The text block of this volume is very clean throughout. There is typical age-related toning to the pages, as well as some minor foxing and soiling scattered throughout, and some general light edge wear in spots. Otherwise very clean and perfectly readable throughout. Profusely illustrated. Make sure to see the photos above, as well as the additional photos in the description below, for a thorough look through this antique tome. 655 pages. Measures approximately 11 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/4 inches wide by 3 inches thick. A perfect addition to any fine collection or a wonderful gift for someone special! Price includes FAST, FREE shipping! Buy with confidence! This item has been carefully inspected by hand. If you have any questions about this item, please contact us before bidding or buying! Payment is requested within 24 hours of winning this item. Prompt payment ensures FAST shipping! 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Please contact us with any issue you may have prior to sending back your purchase, we may be able to solve the issue without having to process a return. abundant afternoon American animals appearance Arkansas River bank basin Bay beautiful bed Bent's Fort Benton boat bottom buffalo California camp Captain Frémont Carson Cascade range clear coast Columbia Columbia River command Commodore continued covered creek crossed descended distance eight elevation emigrants encamped expedition fig fire flowers foot Fork gave grass ground halted hills horses Hudson Bay Company hundred feet Indians journey killed lake latitude leaving longitude Mazatlan Mexico miles Monterey morning mouth night noon oaks observations party pass peaks pines pinnules plain plants Platte prairie rain ravine reached region ridge river road rock Rocky Mountains Sacramento Sacramento River Sacramento valley salt San sandy sea shore side Sierra Sierra Nevada Sloat snow soil species specimens spring stream summit sunrise sunset Sutter's Fort thermometer thousand timber tion to-day trail travelled trees valley village willow wind wooded yards _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))

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