Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale
Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 511
1904 The Yellowstone National Park by Chittenden
Estimate: $250 - $500
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Featured in this lot is this Rare 1904 edition of “The Yellowstone National Park Historical and Descriptive” by Hiram Martin Chittenden. The book features a comprehensive description of America's first national park, Yellowstone, with its wildlife and vegetation. Hiram Martin Chittenden (1858–1917) was an American engineer and historian, Chittenden's 1902 history of the fur trade has been highly influential among historians of the West. He authored "The Yellowstone National Park Historical and Descriptive" during his first years working at Yellowstone and was in exclusive charge of the road work and general improvements, the basalt arch at the northern entrance and the single-span Chittenden Memorial Bridge (formerly the Melan arch bridge) across the Yellowstone River. The book contains numerous maps and illustrations, including a fold out map inside the back cover. The blue-green cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in very nice condition, slight scuffing exhibited to edges, soiling on spine. Intact pages exhibit slight age tanning. Measures 5.25"W x 8"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 8oz.
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