Fine Books and Manuscripts

4to (267 x 215 mm). 2 engraved maps (one folding). (Some light browning or offsetting, a few short marginal tears.) Contemporary half tan calf (some light wear, hinges starting). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, edited by Thomas Rees, of Pike's journey, the first government-endorsed exploration of the American Southwest. Pike received orders to explore the Arkansas and Red Rivers; it was on this expedition that he attempted to summit the peak later named for him.