A General History of the United States of America; From the Discovery in 1492, to 1792: or, Sketches of the Divine Agency, In Their Settlement, Growth, and Protection; and Especially in the Late Memorable Revolution: In Three Volumes. Vol. 1. Exhibiting A General View of the Principal Events, from the Discovery of North America, to the Year 1765. (Volume 1 all that was published)
by Trumbull, Benjamin
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About This Item
New York: Williams & Whiting, 1810. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. (Volume I all that was published) viii, 9-442 pages. Restored. Original publishers paper covered boards. New brown cloth spine with paper title label. Hinges repaired. Untrimmed foredge. Old pencil gift inscription by Charles Isham on the right front flyleaf. A very small period ink note written at bottom of title page states " * the only volume printed" Light scattered foxing to the text. This edition was printed in the same year as the first edition was printed in Boston. Scarce.
Howes T 367; Sabin 97185.
Howes T 367; Sabin 97185.
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On Jul 25 2015, a reader said:
I will give you a review. This book you advertise as first edition printed in 1810 is actually second edition. The first edition was printed in 1797 in Hartford Connecticut.
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- Bookseller
- Americana Books ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30455
- Title
- A General History of the United States of America; From the Discovery in 1492, to 1792: or, Sketches of the Divine Agency, In Their Settlement, Growth, and Protection; and Especially in the Late Memorable Revolution
- Author
- Trumbull, Benjamin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Williams & Whiting
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1810
- Keywords
- American Revolution, Americana
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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