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We are offering HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE GREAT WEST: CONTAINING NARRATIVES OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING EVENTS IN WESTERN HISTORY - REMARKABLE INDIVIDUAL ADVENTURES - SKETCHES OF FRONTIER LIFE - DESCRIPTIONS OF NATURAL CURIOSITIES: TO WHICH IS APPENDED HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE SKETCHES OF OREGON, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MINNESOTA, UTAH AND CALIFORNIA By Henry Howe. Illustrated With Numerous Engravings. 2 Volumes in 1; Published By Henry Howe. Cincinnati. 1851. This book is hard-bound in full leather. The covers show scuffing and soiling, edge-wear, and rubbing to the corners and spine-ends. There is clear tape covering the spine for crude repair/strengthening. The joints/hinges are cracked, with the covers loosening. The text-block is solid. The contents are bright and legible with illustrations, but with scattered foxing and soiling, and with old damp-staining to the page-edges. Shipping Anywhere In The United States Media Mail $6; International Shipping $35. Please Note: We are happy to accept all forms of payment. Everything we sell is Returnable for any reason. We only ask for prompt notification, within 14 days. We generally do try to "combine shipping" when you purchase more than one item--except in cases of large lots or very heavy shipments. ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, WE DO REFUND ON OVERCHARGES!! Don't hesitate to ask for more info/detail on any of our listings. HOFFMAN BOOKS, ABAA, IOBA
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I absolutely love this beautifully preserved 1851 two-in-one volume by Henry Howe! The full leather binding gives it such a classic feel, and the detailed engravings bring the adventurous tales of the frontier to life. It's packed with fascinating narratives of the Old West, from daring exploits to vivid descriptions of untamed landscapes. Perfect for history buffs or collectors, this is an amazing piece of Americana that transports you back to the wild days of exploration and settlement. A true treasure for anyone passionate about the American West!