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    • KEATING, WILLIAM H. 1799-1840. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River, Lake Winnepeek, Lake of the Woods, etc. etc. Performed in the Year 1823.... Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1824.
      Oct. 21, 2020

      KEATING, WILLIAM H. 1799-1840. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River, Lake Winnepeek, Lake of the Woods, etc. etc. Performed in the Year 1823.... Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1824.

      Est: $400 - $600

      KEATING, WILLIAM H. 1799-1840. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River, Lake Winnepeek, Lake of the Woods, etc. etc. Performed in the Year 1823.... Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1824. 2 volumes. 8vo (217 x 132 mm). Half-titles. With folding map and 15 engraved plates, chiefly engraved by J. Hill after drawings by Samuel Seymour. Early 20th century half black morocco and green cloth, spines with 5 raised bands, edges gilt. Toning throughout, folding map with slight tears at folds. FIRST EDITION. THE PRIMARY SOURCE ON STEPHEN H. LONG'S IMPORTANT SECOND EXPEDITION to explore the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Keating, a professor of mining and chemistry, was appointed geologist and historiographer of the expedition. Field describes the work as 'almost a cyclopedia of material, relating to the Indians of the explored territory. Nothing escaped the attention of the gentlemen who accompanied the expedition; and their statements regarding the customs, character, and numbers of the Sioux and Chippeway tribes, are among the most valuable we have of those people.' Field 949; Graff 2280; Howes K20; Pilling 2066; Sabin 37137; Wagner-Camp 26b:1. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

      Bonhams
    • Charles Dickens 1st Edition of the Old Curiosity Shop 1841
      Jul. 10, 2018

      Charles Dickens 1st Edition of the Old Curiosity Shop 1841

      Est: $1,100 - $1,200

      Lea and Blanchard Hard Cover. Check pictures for condition, over all good for it's age.

      Auction by Daum
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