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Rare 1873 Book on the Prybilov Islands (Alaska)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 900.00 USD
Rare 1873 Book on the Prybilov Islands (Alaska)
SOLD
120.00USD+ (27.60) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2016 May 14 @ 14:33UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This rare volume published by the United States Government in 1873 is Henry W Elliott's report on these islands and the people who live there. It's an exceptionally rare work that contains illustrations throughout. The book is in horizontal format. While not paginated, it appears to be approximately 250 pages. It has severe water staining in the rear portion of the book. Covers are water damaged. There are pencil marks throughout and the front pages, which are also water damaged. The boards are maroon with brown leather binding. Gilt lettered spines. Extremely rare Alaska reference work. Sold as is! City: Prybilov Islands State: Alaska Date: ID# 37641