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Auction 157, Lot 783

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"[Facsimile] Captain Philip Pittman's The Present State of the European Settlements on the Missisippi with a Geographical Description of That River...",

Subject: References

Period: 1977 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.3 x 11.8 inches
23.6 x 30 cm
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This is a facsimile edition of Philip Pittman's 1770 book, the first to describe in English French towns and places from New Orleans to St. Louis. It includes an introduction by John Francis McDermott. Hardbound in brown faux-leather covered boards with gilt titles at spine and marbled endpapers. 124 pp and 8 maps (7 folding).

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Condition: A

Near fine condition. Contents tight and clean. Covers show very little wear with slightly bumped edges.

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold for: $26

Closed on 5/4/2016

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