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MURRAY, Charles Augustus (1806–1895). The Prairie–Bird. London: Richard Bentley, 1844.
3 volumes, 8vo. (Some spotting to end leaves). Original drab boards, rebacked preserving original printed spine labels, uncut (labels chipped at edges with some marring); slipcase.
FIRST EDITION in mostly original publisher’s bindings. A quintessential English romantic view of the West based on the author’s visit to the western lands in 1835, when he spent several weeks among the Pawnee’s. Wagner–Camp 112:1; Graff 2939; Sabin 51489.