folio. large-paper. pp. 5 p.l., 69, [1]errata, [1 leaf]. decorative vignettes & initials. contemporary half morocco, gilt back (some abrasions to leather, several library stamps on title). Presentation inscription from Charles Gorham Barney (recipient's name erased), dated Richmond, VA, 1861. Privately Printed and Limited to 200 copies. Facsimile reprint of the very rare First Edition (Second Issue), printed at London by John Beale for William Welby, 1615. "The Discourse brings the story of the Virginia colony down to June 18, 1614, and contains an account of the christening of Pocahontas and her marriage to Rolfe. "The evident object of the writer was to give such an account of the condition of the colony of Virginia as should induce adventurers to embark their money, their persons, or both, in the undertaking.The author certainly shows that the colony was flourishing on 18th June, 1614, and that, especially by the marriage of Powhatan's daughter with an Englishman, it was likely to continue at peace with the Indians.The author twice mentions the calamity which befell Sir George Somers at the Bermudas.". " (Church, quoting Collier) Bib. Munselliana p. 106. Field 643. JCB II p. 107. Sabin 30121. cfChurch II 366.

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A True Discourse Of The Present Estate Of Virginia, and the successe of the affaires there till the 18 of June, 1614, Together, With A Relation Of The severall English Townes and fortes, the assured hopes of that countrie and the peace concluded with the

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[Albany: Printed by J.Munsell for Charles Gorham Barney, 1860].

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1860

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D. & E. Lake Ltd.
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