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Lot 327
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
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HUGHES, John T. (1817-1862). Doniphan's Expedition, Containing an Account of the Conquest of New Mexico. Cincinnati: J. A. and U. P. James, 1850.
8vo (191 x 115 mm). 2 engraved portraits, a few plates and plans. (Some spotting, lacking folding map.) Contemporary cloth (modern rebacking). Provenance: Charles B. Scully (bookplate, signatures).
Fifth edition of Hughes' account of Doniphan's expedition, which was used as the basis for the United States' claim to Arizona and New Mexico (later settled by the Gadsden Purchase). Howes H-769; Sabin 33566; Wagner-Camp 134:5.