Title: The Acquisition and Pioneering of Old Oregon Author: Marshall, William I. Place: Publisher: Lowman & Hanford Date: [1911] Description: 2 volumes. Frontispiece portrait. 23x15 cm. (9x5¾", original gilt-lettered green cloth. Inscribed by Clarence B. Bagley (publisher) to Hazard Stevens, who made the first documented successful climb of Mount Ranier. "Elaborate monograph, based on twenty-five years' research, annihilating the myth that Whitman saved Oregon" - Howes. According to Tweney, a Chicago edition copyrighted 1905 preceded this one, but he does allow that many bibliographies and rare book catalogues list this one as the first; he says the book "is considered the best authority on the subject, and is essential to any complete library" on the history of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Graff 2691; Howes M322; Smith 6555; Tweney 48. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Some tears, wear, and foxing to dust jacket; otherwise very good. Item number: 299444
Title: The Acquisition and Pioneering of Old Oregon Author: Marshall, William I. Place: Publisher: Lowman & Hanford Date: [1911] Description: 2 volumes. Frontispiece portrait. 23x15 cm. (9x5¾", original gilt-lettered green cloth. Inscribed by Clarence B. Bagley (publisher) to Hazard Stevens, who made the first documented successful climb of Mount Ranier. "Elaborate monograph, based on twenty-five years' research, annihilating the myth that Whitman saved Oregon" - Howes. According to Tweney, a Chicago edition copyrighted 1905 preceded this one, but he does allow that many bibliographies and rare book catalogues list this one as the first; he says the book "is considered the best authority on the subject, and is essential to any complete library" on the history of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Graff 2691; Howes M322; Smith 6555; Tweney 48. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Some tears, wear, and foxing to dust jacket; otherwise very good. Item number: 299444
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