[STREETER COPY] PERRY, W. L. Scenes in a Surveyor's Life; or a Record of Hardships and Dangers Encountered, and Amusing Scenes which Occurred, in the Operations of a Party of Surveyors in South Florida.
Jacksonville: C. Drew's Book and Job Printing Office, 1859. First edition. Publisher's embossed cloth. Rubbing and edgewear, spine faded, some stains to boards, contents toned in the margins, the occasional spot, early ownership signature, T.W. Streeter booklabel.

The T.W. Streeter copy of Perry's rare and exciting memoir about a party of government surveyors in South Florida. Perry and his colleagues encountered many adversities while mapping the area, including harsh swampy terrain, bears, wolves, panthers and Seminole Indian ambushes. Apparently, no other copies of this book have appeared at auction since this copy was sold in the Streeter Sale in 1967. Not in Sabin. Streeter 1257.

C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

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