[Rarebooks] FS: Observations on the Wisconsin Territory, 1838

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced:

  [SMITH, William Rudolph]. [OBSERVATIONS ON THE WISCONSIN 
TERRITORY...]. [Philadelphia]: [E .L. Carey & A. Hart], [1838]. First 
Edition. Cloth-backed boards.;viii, 134 pages. Graff 3869; Howes S-721 
"b"; New Howes S-728 "c": "Based on personal investigation; aside from 
Lea's NOTES, earliest extensive description of Wisconsin. The ten pages 
on 'Iowa Territory' is the first account of it under that designation"; 
Sabin 84865. Most of what is now Minnesota is also covered. The title 
page and map are lacking and supplied loosely in photocopy. Rubbed, 
soiled; light foxing. Quite scarce and important.
WAS $500.00    NOW  $250.00	

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