Abert's New Mexico Report 1846-'47

LT. J.W. Abert; William A. Keleher, Foreword

Published by Horn & Wallace, Publishers, Albuquerque, NM, 1962

About this Item

Horn & Wallace, Publishers, Albuquerque, NM. 1962. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; toning to front endpapers from newspaper clippings; shelfwear to tail and board bottom edges. DJ: Good + ; NOT Price Clipped ($7.50); rubbing to panels; light wear at tips; chipping at head and tail. Marbled paper over boards with brown overlay on the spine; gilt lettering on the spine. Maps as endpapers. Internally clean. Interior hinges are sound and not split. 182 pp 8vo. This book is an exact replication of the original. LT James Abert was a member of the Corps of Topographical Engineers sent with GEN Stephen Kearney on his expedition to conquer New Mexico for the United States. His instructions were to write a detailed report on New Mexico and its inhabitants. His investigations resulted in a document that has continued to be important historical source material on early New Mexican history and the military occupation of the state. A clean very respectable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Seller Inventory # 015171

Bibliographic Details

Title: Abert's New Mexico Report 1846-'47

Publisher: Horn & Wallace, Publishers, Albuquerque, NM

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good +

Edition: 1st Edition