Early Voyages Up and Down the Mississippi, by Cavelier, St. Cosme, Le Sueur, Gravier, and Guignas With an Introduction, Notes and an Index
Albany: Joel Munsell, (1902). Limited edition of five hundred copies reprinted for Joseph McDonough Albany, N. Y. 1902. Out of Series copy marked "Review Copy" on the limitation page. Hardcover. Octavo; pp; xiv, 15-191; Light blue paper covered boards with a cream paper title label paste down on front board. Cream cloth spine with small paper title label. Deckled paper edges. Light shelf wear and edge wear to boards.
Howes S 358. Very good. Item #19043
This copy bears the bookplate of Henry Gibbes Morgan Jr, a scion of a very prominent New Orleans family. "French exploration of the Mississippi Valley in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Howes S-358. Sabin 80003. Larned 1188: "[French narratives] collected, translated, and annotated by Dr. Shea."
Price: $95.00