Historical collections of Virginia : containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to its history and antiquities : together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia
by Henry Howe
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Boonsboro, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C, 1852. First Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. Reading copy. Poor binding, torn along spine edge. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Rust soiling, dampstaining. Early signature of Henry Parsons, Caseyville, Kentucky. 540 of 544 pages, lacking last two leaves. Page 179-180 is lacking. Lacks the folding map of Virginia and frontispiece of Cornwallis's surrender. But, still has many illustrations from Virginia's history. Sold with all faults.
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- SequiturBooks (US)
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- Title
- Historical collections of Virginia : containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to its history and antiquities : together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia
- Author
- Henry Howe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C
- Date Published
- 1852
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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