EXPLORATION OF THE RED RIVER OF LOUISIANA [RANDOLPH MARCY, 1854] FIRST EDITION

First edition published in 1854 by Beverley Tucker, Senate Printer, Washington. With reports on the natural history of the country, and numerous illustrations. Rebound in half leather over pebbled green boards with original title plate on hubbed spine. Rubbing to leather. Marbled end papers. Light foxing present. Slight wave to pages. Fold out plate and numerous illustrations and diagrams in last third of book. Sound binding, clean pages.