HILL, Ira. Antiquities of America Explained. Hagers-town, MD: Printed by William D. Bell, 1831. 1st ed. 131pp. Contemporary tree calf. Rebacked in calf, minor toning, else very good. HOWES H-482. Sabin 31828. "A very curious and very scarce volume. On pp. 71-75 are figures from Dighton Rock inscription, with Mr. Hill's interpretation. (Not in Field's Indian Bibliography.)"-Brinley Sale III,5405 (1881). Dighton Rock, Berkeley, Massachusetts, is noted for its petroglyphs of unknown origin. "[I]f his speculations fail to convince, they will at least serve to amuse.Ira Hill was one of those whose waking dreams are taken as realities."-The Colonial Society of Massachusetts Transactions 1916-1917 (1918), pp. 125-9.

Seller Inventory # 70568

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Antiquities of America Explained

Edition

1st Edition

Seller catalogs

Store Description

We an open shop. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9-5. We have general Americana, literature, Civil War, local histories and Philadelphia/Pennsylvania items.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

G.S. MacManus Co., ABAA
PA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books are in reasonable second-hand condition. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, or personal check. Checks can be made out to the George S. MacManus Company, 12 Water Street, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010 USA. Emails can be sent to books@macmanus-rarebooks.com. Phone numbers: 610-520-7273. FAX: 610-520-7272. All inquiries should be directed to Clarence Wolf. Deferred billing available for libraries. PA residents add 6%sales tax.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order

Add to Wants