Oct 02, 2012 - Sale 2287

Sale 2287 - Lot 309

Price Realized: $ 1,140
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(MEXICAN WAR.) Richardson, William H. Journal of . . . a Private Soldier in the Campaign of New and Old Mexico, under the Command of Colonel Doniphan of Missouri. 3 plates, facsimile leaf. 12mo, original illustrated wrappers, minimal wear and spotting; edge wear and foxing to facsimile leaf, otherwise only minimal soiling to contents. In a modern 1/2 morocco slipcase. Baltimore: John W. Woods, 1848
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Second edition. "One of the most reliable and valuable works on the conquest of New Mexico"--Hughes, Doniphan's Expedition, page 365. Richardson was a Maryland soldier participating in an epic and ultimately quite successful march of 5500 miles. Howes R262 ("aa"); Sabin 71094; Wagner-Camp 137:2.