1846 OREGON QUESTION EXAMINED antique AMERICANA illustrated w/ MAPS

Twiss, Travers

The Oregon Question Examined, in Respect to Facts and the Law of Nations


London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1846 

2 folding maps


Original 3/4 calf, spine gilt in 6 compartments, all edges marbled;

minor wear of binding, excellent interior

 embossed ex-libris to title-page,
Frank Cutter Deering bookplate.


FIRST EDITION

- Howes T442; Lande 1491; Sabin 97544 -

The Oregon Question Examined, in Respect to Facts and the Law of Nations is a notable 1846 historical and legal book written by British scholar and economist Sir Travers Twiss.
Published in London by Longman, the text evaluates the territorial dispute between Great Britain and the United States over the Pacific Northwest.

Size 5 1/2 by 8 3/4"

Text in English
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