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Auction 100, Lot 572

"Pioneer Reminiscences of Puget Sound - The Tragedy of Leschi", Meeker, Ezra

Subject: History - Pacific Northwest

Period: 1905 (published)

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6.2 x 9.2 inches
15.7 x 23.4 cm
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Subtitled: "An account of the coming of the first Americans and the establishment of their institutions; their encounters with the native race; the first treaties with the Indians and the war that followed; seven years of the life of Isaac I. Stevens in Washington Territory; cruise of the author of Puget Sound fifty years ago; Nisqually house and the Hudson Bay Company. From personal observation during fifty years residence, contemporary pioneer reminiscences and other authentic sources." First edition, illustrated with photographs, 554 pp. Original blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on spine. Signed and dated (1908) by the author on dedication page.

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Condition: A

Shelf wear at edges, contents very good.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/12/2002

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