(ALASKA) Complete set of reports from the Harriman Alaska Ex

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(ALASKA.) Complete set of reports from the Harriman Alaska Expedition. Numerous color maps, plates, and text illustrations. 12 volumes (Volumes VI and VII not published, Volume XIII published in 2 volumes). 4to, modern 1/4 calf; a few cello tape repairs to plates; library markings of the City Library of Springfield, MA, including perforated stamps on title pages and small embossed stamps on plates. Not collated. New York and Washington, 1901-14

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Railroad mogul Edward Harriman funded and led this 1899 scientific expedition along the Alaskan coast, accompanied by a boatload of notable scientists, authors, and artists. The first two volumes are known for their fine photogravure plates, including 45 after photographs by Edward S. Curtis. Volume I was written by John Burroughs, John Muir, and George Bird Grinnell.