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11:00 AM PT - Feb 16th, 2012
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Title: An Illustrated History of New Mexico: Containing a History of this Important Section of the Great Southwest, from the Earliest Period of its Discovery to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of its Auspicious Future, etc.
Author: ** Description: 671 pp. Illustrated with numerous full-page portraits and views from photographs. (4to) modern half dark brown morocco and cloth boards, gilt title portion of original binding laid to front board. All edges gilt. First Edition.Scarce history of New Mexico with many biographical entries of pioneers and eminent citizens. Interesting editorial comment by early owner of the book penned to front blank leaf. Heading: (New Mexico)Place Published: Chicago Publisher: Lewis Publishing Co. Date Published: 1895 Condition reportHandsome modern binding in fine condition; last 100 or so pages with dampstains and mildew; thus good only.
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