67 pp. With large folding lithographed map. 9x5½, original printed wrappers, re-backed with matching paper, housed in a custom brown morocco-backed cloth drop-back box, gilt-lettered spine. First (i.e. Senate) issue.
This copy with the rare map, drawn by Charles Preuss, which is often lacking. The map shows the route of the expedition from Pueblo to White River, down to the Green, through almost new and uncharted territory to Utah Lake, eastern Nevada, and California. The report of this third expedition of Fremont is uncharacteristically short, due to Fremont's court martial and resignation from military service. Nevertheless, it enjoyed great popularity since the discovery of gold was announced almost simultaneously with its publication. Cowan p.233; Graff 1429; Sabin 25837; Howes F366; Kurutz 256b; Wagner-Camp 150:2; Wheat Gold Region 58.
Condition:
A few tiny chips at wrapper edges and very light soiling, one closed tear at fore edge of front wrapper, faintly creased at center; map detached from text, a touch yellowed and with a few tiny tears at folds; very good in a fine custom box.