MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, IN COMPLIANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE, COMMUNICATING A REPORT OF AN EXPEDITION LED BY LIEUTENANT ABERT, ON THE UPPER ARKANSAS AND THROUGH THE COUNTRY OF THE CAMANCHE INDIANS, IN THE FALL OF THE YEAR 1845. (Senate Report: 29th Congress, First Session. [438])

Abert, James William

Published by [Government Printing Office], [Washington DC], 1846

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Octavo, 9.2 in. x 5.8 in., pp. 75. Illustrated with eleven lithographic plates, and two fold-out maps. Rebound in dark navy full calf with gilt title to front and spine. Newer endpapers. Light spotting and browning to plates and pages. For research and protection, the large fold-out map has been separated from the binding and is in archival plastic. A touch of browning to map adges. Map condition: Very Good. Howe A10. Sabin 59. From Page 1: "I transmit, herewith, a communication from the Secretary of War [W.L. Marcy] accompanied by a report of an expedition led by Lieutennt Abert, on the Upper Arkansas and through the country of the Comanche Indians, in the Fall of the Year 1845, as requested by a resolution of the Senate of the 9th instant. Washington, June 15, 1846 - James K. Polk" James William Abert (November 18, 1820 August 10, 1897) was an American soldier, explorer, bird collector and topographical artist. He joined the Corps of Topographical Engineers in 1843. Seller Inventory # 87780

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Title: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ...

Publisher: [Government Printing Office], [Washington DC]

Publication Date: 1846

Binding: Leather-bound

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Editions.