The History of the American Revolution; In Scripture Style. To Which is Added, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Interesting Farewell Address of General Washington

12mo, 264pp. Frontispiece portrait of Washington, famous for its uncharitable depiction of his nose as unusually bulbous. As is true of some other examples we've seen, this copy seemingly bound without "The Declaration of Rights, and Constitution of the State of Maryland," which makes up pp. 265-300 in some copies. DEFECTIVE, lacking pp. iii-x (four leaves), which represents the Preface and most of the Contents section. Rebacked to style in contemporary-style bown calf with leather spine label. A few marginal paper repairs, general toning, foxing, and staining, and some contemporary ink markings to the endleaves, including some which bleed through the frontispiece, though not to an obscene degree. Altogether in good condition at best. A reading or reference copy of this important early history of the American Revolution, written in the style of the Bible, which was first published (as "The American Revolution") in 1793. This 1823 edition is generally preferred for its inclusion of the (bizarre) frontispiece. Bartgis, who signs the Preface (remember, not present in this copy!), does not mention Snowden anywhere in the book, and clearly tries to give the impression that he was the author. The Maryland State Archives identify Bartgis as the first printer to set up a permanent operation in the Shenandoah Valley. An incomplete and unlovely copy of an important book, priced accordingly.…