A Journey to Great Salt Lake City. By Jules Remy and Julius Brenchly, M.A.; With a Sketch of the History, Religion, and Customs of the Mormons, and an Introduction on the Religious Movement in the United States
London: W. Jeffs, 1861. First English language edition. Hardcover. Two volume set. 508 & 605pp. Octavos [26 cm] in decorative blind-embossed maroon cloth with gilt spine titles. Spines chipped at top to a depth of 1", extremities rubbed, corners lightly exposed, short slit to rear hinge of each volume; inner hinges cracked (but holding), dampstain to lower corners of textblock of Vol. II, else interiors are unmarked. All ten engravings and the fold-out map are present. Good. Item #47539
Early description of the Mormons and the Salt Lake Valley originally published in French. This is the first English language edition. Flake/Draper 6867. Howes R204. Wagner/Camp 364:2. Scallawagiana 59.
Price: $350.00