BLUE LIGHTS, OR THE CONVENTION. A POEM IN FOUR CANTOS
by Scott, Jonathan M
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- Condition
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- Seller
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Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles N. Baldwin, 1817. Tan paper-covered boards, printing the title on the front cover, and a publisher's advertisement on the rear cover. Front board nearly detached. Accession number on spine, institutional bookplate and discard stamp on blank verso of half title. [2], xi, [1 blank], [15]- 50 pp, with the half title. Text untrimmed, generously margined, and Very Good. Overall, Good+.
A poetic attack on Federalists for their opposition to the War of 1812 and the scheme of disunion which they brought to the infamous Hartford Convention. The book also includes Scott's notes and explanatory remarks, and his documentation of British atrocities.
Wegelin 1132. Sabin 78325.
A poetic attack on Federalists for their opposition to the War of 1812 and the scheme of disunion which they brought to the infamous Hartford Convention. The book also includes Scott's notes and explanatory remarks, and his documentation of British atrocities.
Wegelin 1132. Sabin 78325.
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- Bookseller
- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27342
- Title
- BLUE LIGHTS, OR THE CONVENTION. A POEM IN FOUR CANTOS
- Author
- Scott, Jonathan M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Charles N. Baldwin
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1817
- Bookseller catalogs
- AMERICANA;
Terms of Sale
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
About the Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
Biblio member since 2005
Woodbridge, Connecticut
About David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
The Company, formed in 1989, specializes in the cultural, political, and social history of the Americas. Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. David M. Lesser is also a member of the American Antiquarian Society. Located in New Haven's suburb of Woodbridge, Connecticut, visitors are welcome by appointment. We issue six printed catalogues annually.
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- Good+
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