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History of the Comstock Mines 1889

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Description

Heading:
Author: [Wright, William] DeQuille, Dan, pseud.
Title: A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines, Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras. The Mountains, Valleys, Lakes, Rivers, Hot Springs, Deserts, and Other Wonders of the "Eastern Slope" of the Sierras. The Mineral and Agricultural Resources of "Silverland"
Place Published: Virginia [City], Nev.
Publisher:F. Boegle
Date Published: [1889]
Description:

158 pp. (8vo) 17x13 cm (6¾x5"), original printed wrappers. First Edition.

Wright, a close friend of Mark Twain, was an editor of the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise; besides covering the discovery and development of the Comstock, the book contains colorful stories about the other towns nearby, Lake Tahoe, and travel options. In addition to the importance of the text, it is one of the more important Virginia City imprints. Graff 4758; Howes W711; Paher 2221. Provenance: Sandor Burstein.

Condition

Light wear to wrapper with chips to head and heel of spine, owner's bookplate on inner front wrapper; toning to interior; very good.

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History of the Comstock Mines 1889

Name: History of the Comstock Mines 1889
SKU: 50910999
Price: 100 USD
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