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Auction 100, Lot 587
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"The Exploration of North America 1630-1776", Cumming, Hilleir, Quinn & Williams

Subject: History - Exploration

Period: 1974 (published)

Publication: McClelland and Stewart Limited

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9.5 x 12 inches
24.1 x 30.5 cm
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Written by four experts in American history and cartography. The book is a follow-up to "The Discovery of North America". A well documented and meticulous survey of the European expansion program in the New World, featuring eye-witness accounts and narratives of the explorers and settlers. Each chapter contains a historical survey of the opening up of new land and the main exploration routes. It is profusely illustrated with maps and illustrations. 270 pp., 400 illustrations, 47 in full-color. Hardbound in green cloth with dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Dust jacket torn, binding and contents fine.

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold for: $30

Closed on 9/12/2002

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