PARKMAN, FRANCIS. 'THE CALIFORNIA AND OREGON TRAIL'. NEW YORK: PUTNAM, 1849

8vo. Leaf of ads preceding tinted frontispiece and title, 2 leaves of ads at rear; some light foxing. Original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt spine title; wear to spine ends and some minor soiling to cloth. Half morocco box.

James Strohn Copley (bookplate)

Grolier American 100, 58; Howes P97; Sabin 58801; Wagner-Camp 170

8vo. Leaf of ads preceding tinted frontispiece and title, 2 leaves of ads at rear; some light foxing. Original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt spine title; wear to spine ends and some minor soiling to cloth. Half morocco box.
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First edition, first issue of this landmark of western travel literature and here in unrestored condition.