This is an exceptional special first edition leather bound book the Prairie and Rocky Mountain Adventures by John C. Van Tramp and dating to circa 1860. The 1st Edition book's full title is "Prairie and Rocky Mountain Adventures or Life in the Far West. To Which Will Be Added a View of the States and Territorial Regions of Our Western Empire: Embracing History, Statistics and Geography, and Descriptions of the Chief Cities of the West". The book is described as 640 pp. Illustrated with numerous wood-engravings and plates. (8vo), original full embossed leather, spine ruled & lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers and edges. First Edition.A compilation of excerpts from various narratives of western travelers and explorers. Howes V43; Wagner-Camp 312 (with imprint matching 312:1 and pagination matching 312:2 and later printings). This was published and sold exclusively by subscription by H. Miller of Columbus Ohio. The book shows wonderful original etching illustrations and a unique leather hard binding with a paisley fancy design and gilt gold lettered spine. The rare original book measures 6"W x 9"L x 2.25"Thick. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer۪s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.