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THREE SETS OF 19TH C. BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

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THREE SETS OF 19TH C. BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

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THREE SETS OF 19TH C. BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Six (6) books total. Includes:
- John Howard Hinton, "History and Topography of the United States of North American", Second Edition, Samuel Walker, Boston, 1844, volumes 1 & 2, illustrated with numerous engravings, red leather covers, pp. 444 and 519 (+1). Red leather shows wear, inside in good condition with foxing to the pages.
- John Howard Hinton, "History and Topography of the United States of North America", R. Clay, London, volumes 1 & 2, with numerous engravings and maps (including four fold-out maps), tan leather covers, pp. 476 and 580.
- J.A. Spencer, "History of the United States", (volumes 2 & 3, missing volume 1), Johnson, Fry & Co., New York, 1858. volumes 2 & 3 (missing volume 1), illustrated with steel engravings, brown leather spine and corners, pp. 540 and 552.

Condition

All six (6) books show wear to the coverings with foxing to the interior pages and pencil markings within.

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THREE SETS OF 19TH C. BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

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