THE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT OF AMERICA. BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON . . . WITH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS. TO WHICH ARE ADDED QUESTIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS . . . COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME. (Spine title: "Robertson's America.")
Published by New-York [New York]: Printed by J. & J. Harper, 82 Cliff-Street, 1831.
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 175.00
Quantity: 1 available
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"Harper's Stereotype Edition, with Engravings." (as stated at top of title page). Full title - THE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT OF AMERICA. BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON, D.D. PRINCIPAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, ETC. ETC. WITH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS. TO WHICH ARE ADDED QUESTIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS. BY JOHN FROST, A.M. COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME. [6], i-xxxii, 1-570, [4] pages. Hardcover: H 22.25cm x L 14.25cm. Contemporary full leather; rubbing, scuffing, and some staining; spine decorated with a gilt lettered maroon title label. Antiquarian ink inscription of W.H. Reynolds on front pastedown along with nineteenth century bookplate for "S.E. Nash" (probably William Henry Reynolds, 1842-1917 and Stephen Evans Nash, 1807-1863; book's provenance from a Starkville, Mississippi estate); missing front free endpaper and probably a flyleaf - first leaves present are three b/w plates immediately preceding title leaf; old pencil inscription on rear pastedown; missing rear free endpaper and probably a flyleaf or two. Moisture staining to initial leaves; varied foxing/toning throughout. Binding is firm. Biographical essay "The Life of Dr. Wm. Robertson" on pages iii-xxxii. William Robertson's classic account of the discovery of the American continent was first published in London in 1777 with the earliest American editions being issued in New York in 1798 and Philadelphia in 1812. Bibliographical reference: Wright Howes U.S.IANA #R-358 "Most highly regarded secondary source of its time . . ." Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT OF AMERICA. BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON . . . WITH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS. TO WHICH ARE ADDED QUESTIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS . . . COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME. (Spine title: "Robertson's America.")
- Author
- Robertson, William, 1721-1793. John Frost, 1800-1859.
- Publisher
- New-York [New York]: Printed by J. & J. Harper, 82 Cliff-Street, 1831.
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- Antiquarian
David Hallinan, Bookseller
Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
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| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 10 business days |
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| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 22.50 |
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DAVID HALLINAN, BOOKSELLER - specializing in out-of-print, uncommon, and scarce books in all subjects. Mailing address is PO BOX 463, COLUMBUS, MS 39703. Inventory available for inspection at a local antique mall generally from 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday.
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First Edition Literature, WPA - Work Projects Administration, Military History, Southern Americana, Decorative Arts, American History, Architecture and Urban Planning, General AntiquarianSeller's business information
David Hallinan, Bookseller
MS, U.S.A.
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DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL VISA AND MASTERCARD ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS VIA ADVANCED BOOK EXCHANGE'S SHOPPING BASKET. Payment is also gladly accepted via US$ checks or money orders sent to our store address or via PayPal (we no longer process credit cards ourselves). Domestic U.S. orders mostly shipped via Post Office Media Mail or Priority Mail with UPS and FedEx considered for large/heavy folios, multi-volume sets, and particularly valuable books. Digital images of most items are available upon request. Books are returnable within seven days after receipt but please notify by email or phone first. All items listed are subject to prior sale. Mailing address is PO Box 463, Columbus, MS 39703. Email: DavidHallinan@yahoo.com. Phone: (662) 425-1687. With advance notice (1-2 days) inventory can be shown/left/picked-up at a Columbus, Mississippi antique mall.
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