Sketches of a Tour to the Western Country, through the States of Ohio and Kentucky; A Voyage down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

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First Edition of this notable account of the state of settlements along the Mississippi in the early 19th century. Ink inscription to title: Saunders M. Hartshorne 1811, and ink initials 'S.M.H'.

Pittsburgh: Printed and published by Cramer, Spear & Eichbaum, Franklin Head Bookstore, 1810. 504 pp. Octavo (175x105 mm). References: Sabin 17890; Howes C947. First Edition. Period calf, lettering piece. Binding rather worn and scuffed, front board detached, rear joint starting. Some stains and the beginnings of foxing, several edge tears and paper flaws (about 5 or 6 of the latter just touching several letters). Good+. Item #483

Price: $775.00