H.L. Abbott's father's copy of RR Reports XI
Heading: (Abbott, Henry L.)
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Title: 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 1853-6....Volume XI
Place Published: Washington
Publisher:Beverley Tucker, Printer
Date Published: 1855
Description: 120, iv pp. Includes 4 lithographed plates of maps (of 38), none folding. (4to) 29.5x22 cm (11¾x8¾"), dark leather.Copy of F.V. Abbott, father of Lieutenant H.L. Abbott with a note indicating mention of H.L. Abbott on the title page and p.12. Spine label indicates "Library of Frederic V. Abbott. Corps of Engineers. U.S.", his stamp to front flyleaf. Spine title in gilt: "Warren's Memoir Pacific R.R. Route". Does not include most plates expected in this volume, or atlas section.
Condition Report: Binding heavily rubbed, bottom spine tip perished, light foxing, dampstaining top edge; good.
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Heading: (Abbott, Henry L.)
Author:
Title: 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 1853-6....Volume XI
Place Published: Washington
Publisher:Beverley Tucker, Printer
Date Published: 1855
Description: 120, iv pp. Includes 4 lithographed plates of maps (of 38), none folding. (4to) 29.5x22 cm (11¾x8¾"), dark leather.Copy of F.V. Abbott, father of Lieutenant H.L. Abbott with a note indicating mention of H.L. Abbott on the title page and p.12. Spine label indicates "Library of Frederic V. Abbott. Corps of Engineers. U.S.", his stamp to front flyleaf. Spine title in gilt: "Warren's Memoir Pacific R.R. Route". Does not include most plates expected in this volume, or atlas section.
Condition Report: Binding heavily rubbed, bottom spine tip perished, light foxing, dampstaining top edge; good.
