Samuel CUMINGS / Western Pilot containing Charts of the Ohio River 1829

Description: The Western Pilot: containing Charts of the Ohio River and of the Mississippi, from the Mouth of the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico (etc.) Author: CUMINGS, Samuel Title: The Western Pilot: containing Charts of the Ohio River and of the Mississippi, from the Mouth of the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico (etc.) Publication: Cincinnati: N & G. Guilford / John M'Calla, 1829 Description: Hardcover. Octavo, 104pp., illustrated with 41 (of 43) maps, and six engraved plates (Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Frankfort, Falls of Ohio, Scene on the Mississippi, and Gabrielle Menou). This copy lacks Ohio maps number 17 and 18, and is supplied with an extra copy of maps 19 and 20, which are laid-in. Mississippi map no. 23 has a large chip, affecting some content. The maps and plates are otherwise generally age-toned, but clear, with no notable dampstains; unusual for a book which was no doubt heavily used on a river boat. Contemporary binding of 3/4 brown calf and polka-dot boards shows commensurate wear, with significant scuffing and rubbing, but sound, with no repairs. Front inner hinge thinly cracked. A good copy. An early edition of this often-reprinted, highly practical guide to navigating a river boat on the Ohio River and the Mississippi, showing every shoal, falls, sand bar, and obstruction from Pittsburgh to the swamps south of New Orleans. First published in 1822, and reprinted under several different titles through the 1840s, the earlier editions are scarcer and show an earlier, less developed waterway. Though this copy is defective, it is nevertheless appealing in its contemporary binding. A number of ownership markings, and some mathematical scribblings, appear on the endleaves. Laid in are three holograph notes, neatly handwritten by one Solomon Rhoads of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. One of these is a receipt for money paid to the Sheriff of Muhlenberg County "in the case of John Johnston." Another is an agreement or contract for Rhoads to be paid as a teacher in Muhlenberg County for three months in 1854, to be paid $50 for his services. The final document reads, "Nathan Rhoads Deceast [sic] Dr to Jerrey a man of Color to one Shuck Collar got in the year 1853. Twenty five cents $0.25." WIthout further context, the meaning of this document is not exactly clear to this cataloguer. Solomon Rhoads was married twice, the second time to Rachel Boone, the daughter of Squire Boone, Jr., and thus the nephew of noted frontiersman Daniel Boone. Altogether an interesting, if partly defective, copy of this important book of riverboat travel, with appealing provenance. Good. Seller ID: 10906 Subject: American History Cleveland Book Company Lakewood, OH As a small, independent bookseller in Cleveland, Ohio, I deal in general used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, manuscripts, pamphlets, and personal and family papers in all subjects. My family has been in the antiquarian book business since 1971. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 5 to 14 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! We take pride in our business and make every attempt to describe each item in our inventory accurately according to the highest standards of the rare book trade.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1175 USD

Location: Lakewood, Ohio

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