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The Voyage of the Racoon: A "Secret" Journal of a Visit to Oregon, California and Hawaii, 1813-1814

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Sale 492: Fine & Rare Books (#492) 11/08/2012 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Lot #30 The Voyage of the Racoon: A "Secret" Journal of a Visit to Oregon, California and Hawaii, 1813-1814

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$62.50

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Heading:

(Book Club of California)

Title:

The Voyage of the Racoon: A "Secret" Journal of a Visit to Oregon, California and Hawaii, 1813-1814

Author:

Hussey, John A., ed

Place Published:

San Francisco

Publisher:

Book Club of California

Date Published:

1958

Description:

Illustrated from drawings by Henry Rusk. 31x19 cm. (12¼x7¼"), black morocco-backed marbled boards, gilt-lettered spine. Printed by Taylor & Taylor.

Written by an unknown officer aboard the sloop-of-war HMS Racoon sent by Great Britain to take possession of the trading post at Astoria. BCC 99.

Condition:

Fine.

Item#:

223411

Headline:

Voyage of the Racoon BCC 1958
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