WISCONSIN AND ITS RESOURCES; WITH LAKE SUPERIOR, ITS COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION. INCLUDING A TRIP UP THE MISSISSIPPI, AND A CANOE VOYAGE ON THE ST. CROIX AND BRULE RIVERS.
Ritchie, James S.
Published by Charles Desilver, Philadelphia, 1857
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312pp. plus four engraved plates, two folding maps, and [16] pages of illustrated advertisements (including pastedowns). Original cloth stamped in gilt and blind, spine gilt extra. Light rubbing and shelf wear. Light scattered foxing, tape repair on verso of Wisconsin map, trace of foxing. Else a very good copy. An attractive Wisconsin emigrant's guide, here in the scarce first edition. Includes the early history, agricultural resources, geology, railroads, etc., of the region, as well as descriptions of the principal towns, and includes advice to settlers about public lands. With detailed maps of Wisconsin and Lake Superior, and an account of a steamboat trip up the Mississippi and a canoe voyage on the St. Croix and Brule Rivers. SABIN 71572. Seller Inventory # WRCAM19173
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Title: WISCONSIN AND ITS RESOURCES; WITH LAKE ...
Publisher: Charles Desilver, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1857
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Wisconsin and its resources : with Lake Superior, its commerce and navigation : including a trip up the Mississippi, and a canoe voyage on the St. Croix and Brule rivers to Lake Superior : to which are appended, the constitution of the state, with the routes of the principal railroads, list of post-office, etc. . / by James S. Ritchie 1860 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 342. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1860 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 342. Seller Inventory # LB100155161670
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Wisconsin and Its Resources; With Lake Superior, Its Commerce and Navigation. including A Trip Up the Mississippi, and A Canoe Voyage On the St. Croix and BrulE Rivers to Lake Superior. to Which Are Appended, the Constitution of the State [Etc.] by James S
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 519. Seller Inventory # C9781425535155
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Wisconsin and its resources : with Lake Superior, its commerce and navigation : including a trip up the Mississippi, and a canoe voyage on the St. Croix and Brulé rivers to Lake Superior : to which are appended, the constitution of the state, with the routes of the principal railroads, list of post-office, etc. . / by James S. Ritchie. 1860 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 342, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 342. Seller Inventory # LB1111009591108
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Wisconsin and its Resources; with Lake Superior, Its Commerce and Navigation including a trip up the Mississippi, and a Canoe Voyage on the St. Croix and Brule Rivers to Lake Superior; to which are appended, the constitution of the state, with the routes of the pincipal railroads, list of post offices, etc. with illustrations and authentic maps of Wisconsin and the region of Lake Superior
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Charles Deslilver, Philadelphia, 1857
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Hard Cover. Condition: vg. octavo. Blue cloth with gilt design and lettering to cover and spine. 299pp Frontispiece fold-out map and one other map. Ads in rear. Rubbing at bottom of spine. Some foxing to title page. Seller Inventory # 40347
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WISCONSIN AND ITS RESOURCES; WITH LAKE SUPERIOR, ITS COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION. INCLUDING A TRIP UP THE MISSISSIPPI, AND A CANOE VOYAGE ON THE ST. CROIX AND BRULE RIVERS.
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Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 1857., 1857
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Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
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312pp. plus four engraved plates, two folding maps, and [16] pages of illustrated advertisements (including pastedowns). Original cloth stamped in gilt and blind, spine gilt extra. Light rubbing and shelf wear. Light scattered foxing, tape repair on verso of Wisconsin map, trace of foxing. Else a very good copy. An attractive Wisconsin emigrant's guide, here in the scarce first edition. Includes the early history, agricultural resources, geology, railroads, etc., of the region, as well as descriptions of the principal towns, and includes advice to settlers about public lands. With detailed maps of Wisconsin and Lake Superior, and an account of a steamboat trip up the Mississippi and a canoe voyage on the St. Croix and Brule Rivers. SABIN 71572. Seller Inventory # 19173
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Wisconsin and Its Resources; with Lake Superior, Its Commerce and Navigation. Including A Trip Up the Mississippi, and a Canoe Voyage on the St. Croix and Brule Rivers to Lake Superior.
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Charles Desilver / Keen & Lee, 1857
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Seller: Crossroad Books, Eau Claire, WI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover; in green embossed cloth, with gilt decoration. SD, NAP; likely First Edition. 312 pages, plus 12 pages ads. In addition, the endpapers are ads for the publishers. Two fold-out hand-colored maps, and four B&W plates. The map of Wisconsin at the front has an ~3" mostly closed tear, and some bumping/edgewear along the inner side (the edgewear is in the margin only, not affecting the map image). The map of Lake Superior (including northern Wisconsin & Upper Michigan) has no tears & is clean. There is some wear at the corner tips and spine tail, and just a bit at the spine head. A bit of light surface rubbing, and some age-darkening to the board cloth. The gilt is a bit faded, but still very readable. A bit shaken. The page edges are age-darkened, and with a few spots. Previous owners name (with "Beloit Wisconsin") inked on th title page. Else the pages are somewhat age-toned, but clean. Overall, a decent copy.; 26B; 8" x 4-1/2". Seller Inventory # 60857
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