Mitchell's Traveller's Guide through the United States Containing the Principal Cities, Towns, &c. Alphabetically Arranged Together with the Stage, Steam-Boat, Canal, and Railroad Routes with the Distances in Miles, From Place to Place.
Published by Thomas Cowperthwait, & Co, Philadelphia, 1841
- Hardcover
- Map
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 1, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 576.72
Quantity: 1 available
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Title continues: "Illustrated by an Accurate Map of the United States." 16mo. Pp. 78. Featuring a large folding, hand-colored map. Rear endpaper marbled. In the original red roan cover, blindstamped with title on front board in gilt. Front free endpaper with a chip to top right corner smaller than a dime. Map with insignificant closed tears to center fold, moderate foxing. Leather with light rubbing; rear cover scuffed along top edge. Withal, a bright, presentable copy. First issued as a stand-alone map in 1832, the text matter was added in 1834; the map was updated with subsequent editions. The map presents details as far west as the Indian Territory, indicating starting points for the Oregon Trail. Territories occupied by the Choctaw, Creek, Cherokee, Osage, Shawnee and other tribes are labeled accordingly. Inset maps present areas of the Eastern Seaboard.A charming pocket map, and a fine example in unsophisticated condition, presenting a triumph of 19th century map-making. HOWES, M-690. Folding Map in Blindstamped Leather Cover. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Mitchell's Traveller's Guide through the United States Containing the Principal Cities, Towns, &c. Alphabetically Arranged Together with the Stage, Steam-Boat, Canal, and Railroad Routes with the Distances in Miles, From Place to Place.
- Author
- MITCHELL, [Samuel Augustus]
- Publisher
- Thomas Cowperthwait, & Co, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1841
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Cartography, Western Americana
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
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| First item | £ 2.61 | £ 11.01 |
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Store description
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
Terms of sale
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. We are located in West Seattle and can be visited by appointment only. We are proud members of the ABAA and ILAB.
Among books in all fields, we specialize in Pacific Northwest Americana, Fine Literature, Chinese History and Culture, Social and Art Movements, including the Punk Underground, 1975 - 1982.
In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark.
Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.
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You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
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Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
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We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
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- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
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Shipping terms
Domestic US orders priced at $3.50 per order. All books shipped well-packed in heavy cardboard boxes. Insurance included. International shipping expense is at cost, to be offered prior as a condition of sale -- buyer may choose to decline transaction if international shipping is too expensive, once that's determined.