Lot 314

1st Ed. Marvels of the New West by Thayer 1888

Estimate: $300 - $600

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Offered in this lot is a first edition of "Marvels of the New West" written by William M. Thayer (1820-1898) and published in 1888. The book is a fantastic and comprehensive description of lands and people west of the Missouri river. The book contains over three hundred fifty engravings and maps. The book is a collection of "six books in one,” comprised of “Marvels of Nature”, “Marvels of Race”, “Marvels of Enterprise”, “Marvels of Mining”, “Marvels of Stock-raising", and “Marvels of Agriculture”. The book shows good overall condition and light wear on the green cloth and gold embossed cover. The book measures 9 3/4" x 7" x 2".
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