A History of the State of New York, from the First Discover of the Country to the Present Time: With a Geographical Account of the Country, and a View of its Original Inhabitants.
by EASTMAN, F. S
- Used
- Condition
- A few minor spots to text; 2" split to rear joint; binding rubbed but tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Augustus K. White,, 1833.. Early edition.. old mottled sheep; gilt spine.. A few minor spots to text; 2" split to rear joint; binding rubbed but tight and sound.. 8vo,. Complete with two engraved plates and two portraits.. Interesting old ms. notes on three blank leaves at rear relating to the text.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 62861
- Title
- A History of the State of New York, from the First Discover of the Country to the Present Time: With a Geographical Account of the Country, and a View of its Original Inhabitants.
- Author
- EASTMAN, F. S
- Illustrator
- Complete with two engraved plates and two portraits.
- Format/Binding
- Old mottled sheep; gilt spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - A few minor spots to text; 2" split to rear joint; binding rubbed but tight and sound.
- Edition
- Early edition.
- Publisher
- Augustus K. White,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1833.
- Pages
- 455 [1] pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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