The Documentary History of the State of New-York. Volume II

E. B. O'Callaghan, M. D. The Documentary History of the State of New-York. Volume II. Albany: Weed, Parsons & Co., 1850, 711 pp. *** A monumental work of compilation of early documents relating to Lt. Gov. Liesler's Administration plus Early Rate Lists of Long Island, Manuscripts of Sir Wm. Johnson, Early Steam Navigation, and Papers Relating to Western New-York. Frontis. engraved view of Sacketts Harbor, full-page engraved view of New York City, one engraved portrait, four (4)more engraved plate of views, two (2) engraved plates of fort plans, a folding plan of Rumsey's and Fitch's steamboats, an engraved plate of three steamboats (Rumsey, Fitch, Fulton), six (6) uncolored maps, most if not all folding. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Black cloth boards and spine with blind stamped decoration on both covers, faded gold lettering and Seal of Province 1623 on spine. Wear at corners and spine ends, a little light spotting, small blem and stain on back cover. Contents complete in a sturdy binding. Owner's name in old script on front free end paper. A fairly heavy book. *** 11.75 inches tall by 9.5 inches wide by 2 inches thick.…