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DENNY, Arthur (1822-1899). Pioneer Days on Puget Sound. Seattle: C. B. Bagley, 1888.
The first edition of Denny’s account of the founding of Seattle—“an important little book” (Streeter). The author’s copy, with a presentation inscription from his daughter-in-law to Frank N. White. Graff 1053; Howes D-253a; Smith 2408; Streeter sale 3285; Tweney 89:12.
12mo (168 x 120mm). (Some gatherings loose.) Publisher’s original brown cloth. Provenance: Arthur Denny (inscription) – Mrs. Rolland Denny (the author’s daughter-in-law; presentation inscription to Frank N. White dated 1940) – J.J. Dillon (bookplate) – PBA Galleries.
The first edition of Denny’s account of the founding of Seattle—“an important little book” (Streeter). The author’s copy, with a presentation inscription from his daughter-in-law to Frank N. White. Graff 1053; Howes D-253a; Smith 2408; Streeter sale 3285; Tweney 89:12.
12mo (168 x 120mm). (Some gatherings loose.) Publisher’s original brown cloth. Provenance: Arthur Denny (inscription) – Mrs. Rolland Denny (the author’s daughter-in-law; presentation inscription to Frank N. White dated 1940) – J.J. Dillon (bookplate) – PBA Galleries.