[Rarebooks] FS: 1874 Report of a reconnaisance of the Black Hills (led by Geo. A. Custer) w/3 maps

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(AMERICANA) Ludlow, William. REPORT OF A RECONNAISSANCE OF THE BLACK HILLS OF DAKOTA, Made in the Summer of 1874. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. 1875. First edition. 124pp. Illustrated with lithographic plates and 3 large folding maps (1 in color). Original printed wrappers. Fine copy.        $300.00 (trade discount allowed)
New Howes: The Final Edition L548. The variation with 124pp., not 121pp. This reconnaissance was commanded by George Armstrong Custer (Custer High Spot 28) and Ludlow was Chief Engineer for the Department of Dakota. This report set off the Black Hills gold rush.

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