Description: Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 by Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. In Five Volumes, and an Atlas Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard 1845 First Trade Edition Five octavos, lx, 434; xv, 476; xv, 438; xvi, 539; xv, 558 pages, bound in period full leather. Illustrated with black and white plates. Also included is the loose title page of the Atlas volume and the five large folding maps, one of which is hand colored. Some of which are on linen. Ex-library from the Library Company of Philadelphia with the neat bookplates. Boards detached, lacks backstrip, several detached pages, cracked textblocks, tears, leather deteriorating, soiling, discoloration, rubbing and wear, the maps are torn along the creases and will need to be folded in order for me to send them to you in the mail, else in good condition. If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 5120.5 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Publisher: Lea & Blanchard
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1845
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated
Author: Charles Wilkes
Region: North America
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
