Report Upon the Colorado River of the West by Joseph C. Ives, Antique Volume with Folding Maps, 1861

Joseph C. Ives

Published by Government Printing Office, 1861

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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Ives, Joseph C. Report Upon the Colorado River of the West. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861. First edition. This report on Ives explorations includes the Lieutenant s observations as well as those of his accompanying scientists, fifteen full-page engravings, two large folding maps, eight large folding panoramic views, seven chromolithographic portraits of Native Americans, three paleontology plates, and many in-text wood engravings. The highly illustrated book was the first published account in the United States detailing the vast Colorado River, The Grand Canyon, and the scientific specimens found there. Overall very good condition. The internal pages show slight toning from age, but no other notable damage. The book has been rebound in beautiful three-quarter red leather with marbled paper. Housed in a custom-built archival slipcase, the book will remain protected. Dimensions: 12" H x 9 1/2" W x 2" D (with slipcase). Seller Inventory # BK0361

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Title: Report Upon the Colorado River of the West ...

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Publication Date: 1861

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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