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FILSON, JOHN. Histoire de Kentucke, Nouvelle Colonie a l'Ouest de la Virginie.

Folding map. 8vo, contemporary 1/ 4 calf, nicely rebacked retaining most of the original backstrip; folding map a bit toned, separated along fold. With the half-title. Paris, 1785

  • Notes: first edition in french. "First book on Kentucky [first published Wilmington, 1784] and most notable product from the pen of a Western pioneer"--Howes F129.

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