Descriptive Sketch of the Present State of Vermont, One of the United States of America

Graham, J. A. [John Alexander]

Published by Printed and Sold, for the Author, by Henry Fry, at the Cicero Press., London, 1797

About this Item

Library binding; full black leatherette, gilt-stamped lettering on spine; 8vo (210x121mm); pp. vii, [1], 186, [1] (6-line errata), plus frontispiece author portrait and 7 small woodcut illustrations in text, attributed to Bewick by Sabin (tho one is signed "R. Austin," who was a pupil of Bewick). Presentation copy, inscribed by the author along top margin of title-p., "Mr Lee -- with the authors best respects." Corners bumped, otherwise binding is fine. Text block a bit toned, and faintly foxed; two of the woodcuts have very small closed tears, as though pierced by a pencil. A beautifully printed piece of Americana. Uncommon. Seller Inventory # JC12542

Bibliographic Details

Title: Descriptive Sketch of the Present State of ...

Publisher: Printed and Sold, for the Author, by Henry Fry, at the Cicero Press., London

Publication Date: 1797

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition, Second Issue.