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The gold rush : an account of six months in the California diggings / with a preface by Oscar Lewis - The Folio Society
by Buffum, E. Gould (Edward Gould) (1820-1867)
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About This Item
London : Folio Society, 1959. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Physical description; 152 pages, illustrations, 21 cm. Subjects; Gold mines and mining. Gold mines and mining California. California History 19th century. California Gold discoveries.
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- Title
- The gold rush : an account of six months in the California diggings / with a preface by Oscar Lewis - The Folio Society
- Author
- Buffum, E. Gould (Edward Gould) (1820-1867)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1959
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