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Found 33 books for Rare Western Americana Books (25-32 of 33)Click on the Book Title for large photos and detailed book description.

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Rare Western Americana Books
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Rare Paleontology Book by Joseph Leidy & Hayden, Ferdinand & Meek, F. B - The Extinct Mammalian Fauna of Dakota and Nebraska
Leidy, Joseph & Hayden, Ferdinand & Meek, F. B.; The Extinct Mammalian Fauna of Dakota and Nebraska, including and account of some allied forms from other localities..with a Synopsis of the Mammalian Remains of North America...preceded by an introduction on the Geology of the Tertiary Formations of Dakota and Nebraska..by F. V. Hayden. Academy Natural Sciences, Vol. 7, 2nd series, Philadelphia, 1869. Large quarto, pp. viii, 472, frontispiece is large folded hand colored map, 30 engraved plates.
The work is complete nd in a modern full calf binding with gilt spine titles. The binding is tight and very clean. The text is very clean with light wear to map edges at folds. Over all in very good condition.
PRICE: $950.00
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Rare Paleontology Book by Leidy, Joseph; The Ancient Fauna of Nebraska: or a Description of Remains of Extinct Mammalia and Chelonia...
Leidy, Joseph; The Ancient Fauna of Nebraska: or a Description of Remains of Extinct Mammalia and Chelonia from the Mauvaises Terres of Nebraska; Smithsonian Institution, Contribution to Knowledge, vol. 6, 1853. Large quarto, pp. 126, 24 plates and map, numerous text illustrations.
PRICE: $450.00
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Rare Paleontology Book: Joseph Leidy, Extinct Sloth Tribe North America
Leidy, Joseph; A Memoir on the Extinct Sloth Tribe of North America. Smithsonian Contribution to Knowledge, vol. 7; 1853. Quarto, pp. 68, and 16 engraved plates.
The work is complete and in the original green cloth. The binding has been re-cased with a modern green cloth spine and gilt spine label. Rubbing to boards has been restored and retouched. Old faint stamp on half title. The text and plates are very clean and bright. In very good condition.
PRICE: $375.00
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Rare railroad book by Schlagintweit, Robert von; Die Pacific - Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Leipzig & New York, 1870.
Schlagintweit, Robert von; Die Pacific - Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Leipzig & New York, 1870. Octavo, pp. 203, folded maps and chart in rear, frontispiece view of Sierra Nevada, and 8? additional woodcuts.
PRICE: $650.00
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Rare Science Book: Pursh, Friedrich T. ; Flora Americae Septentrionalis; or, A Systematic Arrangement and Description of the Plants of North America.
Pursh, Friedrich T.; Flora Americae Septentrionalis; or, A Systematic Arrangement and Description of the Plants of North America. Containing, besides what may have been described by preceding authors, many new and rare species, collected during twelve years travels and residence in that country. 2 volumes, London, 1814. Octavo, vol. 1, pp. xxxvi, 358, 15 engraved plates, vol. 2, pp. 359-751, 9 engraved plates.
PRICE: $4,800.00
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Rare Western Americana book by Stansbury, Howard; Exploration and Survey of the Valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah.
Stansbury, Howard; Exploration and Survey of the Valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah. Senate Exec. Doc. #3, Philadelphia, 1852. Text, quarto, pp. 488, 59 plates (some folded, some colored). Atlas, quarto, 2 large folded maps.
PRICE: $900.00
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Rare Western Americana Book by Willard Emma; Last Leaves of American History: Comprising Histories of the Mexican War and California. New York, 1849.
Willard Emma; Last Leaves of American History: Comprising Histories of the Mexican War and California. New York, 1849. Octavo, pp. 230, and folded map of America & Mexico.
PRICE: $375.00
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Rare western exploration: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.. Made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853 & 1854.
Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.. Made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853 & 1854. 12 volumes in 13. 33rd Congress 2nd Session, Senate and House Executive Doc., Washington, 1855-1860.
PRICE: $8,000.00
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