PARKER, Samuel (1779-1866). Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A.B.C.F.M. in the Year 1835, ’36, and ’37... Ithaca: Mack, Andrus, & Woodruff, 1842. Third edition, including Parker's map.
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PARKER, Samuel (1779-1866). Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A.B.C.F.M. in the Year 1835, ’36, and ’37... Ithaca: Mack, Andrus, & Woodruff, 1842.
8vo (194 x 122 mm). With large folding "Map of Oregon Territory" bound in. (Tear to fold of map, some spotting.) Original blind-embossed brown cloth, spine gilt lettered (some wear to extremities). Provenance: C. A. Parker (signatures in pencil).
Third edition, including Parker's map, the "earliest showing accurately the Oregon interior" (Forbes). After exploring Oregon and Washington, parker joined the barque, Columbia, which was headed to the Hawaiian Islands in June 1836. Graff 3194; Howes P89; Sabin 58729; Wagner-Camp 70:3.
Property from the Collection of Kay Michael Kramer
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