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William M. Thayer: Marvels of the New West

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William M. Thayer: Marvels of the New West
<B> William M. Thayer: <I>Marvels of the New West.</B></I></B></I> <I>A Vivid Portrayal of the Stupendous Marvels in the Vast Wonderland West of the Missouri River.</B></I> Six Books in One Volume, Comprising Marvels of Nature, Marvels of Race, Marvels of Enterprise, Marvels of Mining, Marvels of Stock Raising, and Marvels of Agriculture. Graphically and truthfully described. Illustrated with over Three Hundred and Fifty Fine Engravings and Maps. (Norwich, Connecticut: The Henry Hill Publishing Company, 1888). Early edition, first published the year before. Octavo (9” x 6”). 715 pages. Profusely illustrated. Publisher's deluxe embossed leather binding lettered in gilt. All edge marbled, floral endleaves. Some light wear to binding, especially at the head- and tail-caps with some loss, previous owner's bookplate, occasional light foxing, else a very good, handsome copy.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)