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"[5 Volumes] A Catalogue of Books Relating to the Discovery and Early History of North and South America Forming a Part of the Library of E.D. Church"

Subject: References, Western Hemisphere

Period: 1995 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.7 x 8.5 inches
14.5 x 21.6 cm
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This is the Martino reprint of this incredibly useful reference documenting E.D. Church's collection of Americana. The original catalog was compiled and annotated by George Watson Cole and "no effort has been spared to make it as accurate and comprehensive as possible." Entries are made in chronological order from 1482 - 1884 and divided into five volumes. 2,635 total pages. Martino notes that "this reprint of the original edition of 1907 is strictly limited to 100 copies." Hardbound in green cloth with gilt titles on spines.

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Condition: A

Contents are clean, bright and fine. Bindings are near fine with some minor soiling to the rear cover of volume 1 and a few other minor spots elsewhere.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/20/2024

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