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Auction 160, Lot 840

"[Lot of 2] The Plains & the Rockies - A Critical Bibliography of Exploration, Adventure and Travel in the American West 1800-1865 [and] Plains & Rockies 1800-1865 - One Hundred Twenty Proposed Additions to the Wagner-Camp and Becker Bibliography...",

Subject: References

Period: 1982-2001 (published)

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A. The Plains & the Rockies - A Critical Bibliography of Exploration, Adventure and Travel in the American West 1800-1865, by Henry R. Wagner & Charles L. Camp, published 1982 (7.1 x 10.5"). This indispensable reference focuses on the books and maps on exploration and travel in the American West. It is filled with notations and many cross-references to Streeter, Graff, Howes, Rader, Sabin, and Wheat. Fourth edition. Revised, enlarged and edited by Robert H. Becker. Hard bound in red cloth, 4to, 745 pages. Illustrated with 33 black and white images plus title page. Condition: Contents tight with some minor extraneous creasing at the top corners of a few pages. Covers very good with minor wear to the spine.

B. Plains & Rockies 1800-1865 - One Hundred Twenty Proposed Additions to the Wagner-Camp and Becker Bibliography of Travel and Adventure in the American West..., by David A. White, published 2001 (7.3 x 10.3"). This fine reference expands Wagner and Camp's classic reference on the American West. It features 120 new additions, 33 selected reprints, and 4 appendices. There are 20 black & white illustrations. Hardbound with gilt titles on cover and spine. 544 pp. Condition: Like new with just a hint of shelf wear.

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Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/16/2016

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