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History of Nevada, Illustrated Edition, by Davis, 2 Vols. [166792]

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History of Nevada, Illustrated Edition, by Davis, 2 Vols. [166792]
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The Elms Publishing Co., 1913. 1st ed. 2 Vols. 646; 647- total 1279, xxiii pp. Portraits, plates. Orig. 3/4 black morocco, raised spine bands, marbled endpapers, gilt pages. Near fine. Several of the subject chapters are reliable renditions and have been used as primary sources for other books. Large section discussed biographies of important men of Nevada. Many lithos of same with tissues intact. A landmark study in Nevada history. Adams, Six-Guns, 568 "Has a chapter on lawlessness and such bad men as Jack Davis, Sam Langford, and Farmer Peel." Rampaging Herd, 658. Paher, Nevada, 450: "Of the half dozen major statewide histories published, this set is considered to be the rarest of all, even surpassing a first edition of Myron Angel's 'Thompson & West'. Likely less than 300 sets were published, only a few dozen of which remain in private hands. Editor Davis has brought together a huge collection of historical essays and special treatises written by about 45 people, though much of it is his own work". Rare, perhaps a few dozen exist in private hands of a run of about 300. Some wear to spine and cover.

Date: 1913
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State: Nevada
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