Author: Thomas, Lewis F., text
Title: The Valley of the Mississippi Illustrated
Description: St. Louis, Joseph Garnier, 1948. First printing of this edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. J.C. Wild, engravings. Near fine in original wrappers with a corner crease and ,ight edgewear. This is a facsimile edition of the original publication from 1841. It is probable that this publication of this part, the first part, preceded publication of the entire book, and, perhaps, was used as an advance copy to demonstrate the quality of reproduction to potential buyers of Garnier's full book. In any case, this is a reproduction of part one and includes plates I-IV, of St. Louis. The plates included are 1) "View of St. Louis from the Illinois Shore", 2) "St. Louis Cathedral", 3) "St. Louis Court House", and 4) "Theatre St. Louis". Laid into this copy is an explanatory prospectus. This copy is number 18 of 300 numbered copies. 25 pages + plates. Near Fine.

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