MONETTE, John W. (1803-1851). History of the Discovery and Settlement of the Valley of the Mississippi. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1846. FIRST EDITION.
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MONETTE, John W. (1803-1851). History of the Discovery and Settlement of the Valley of the Mississippi. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1846.
2 volumes, 8vo (229 x 142 mm). 3 maps (2 double-page with hand-coloring). (Some spotting and staining, some dampstaining primarily in lower gutter margins). Later calf gilt, black morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges gilt (some dampstaining and slight wear). Provenance: Dudley Bell Priester (1923-2017), Mississippi River collector and bibliographer (bookplates, sold Bloomsbury, 20 November 2009, lot 101).
FIRST EDITION of Monette's extensive history of French and Spanish exploration of the Mississippi Valley and "the best of the numerous books on western history" according to Sabin. Field 1081; Howes M-722; Thomson 842; Sabin 49966.
Property from the Collection of Perry B. Hansen
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