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Auction 194, Lot 738

First Edition

"The American Lawyer, and Business-Man's Form-Book; Containing Forms and Instructions...", Beadle, D. W.

Subject: Miscellaneous Books

Period: 1851 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.9 x 7.8 inches
12.4 x 19.8 cm
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This is the uncommon first edition with 32 double-page maps. The map Utah New Mexico and California shows a huge Gold Region with important rivers named including the Feather and American. There are numerous other state maps, mostly from east of the Mississippi River, as well as nice maps of Louisiana and Texas. The map of the United States shows Oregon Territory, a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and part of the Dakotas), Minnesota Territory, and a large Indian Territory. Quarter calf over paper boards, 359 pages.

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Condition: B+

Contents are very bright with occasional scattered foxing. Hinges are starting and the covers are lightly worn with bumped corners. Spine backstrip is heavily rubbed and chipped at the head.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/13/2023

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