Thompson and West
History of Nevada 1881, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. With an Introduction by David F and . Myrick and an Index to History of Nevada by Helen J. Poulton. 2 volumes
Howell-North: 1958
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Thick 4to, black cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover 680pp, and a separately printed Index in wrappers of 148pp. As new condition.
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