Historical Collections Of The State Of New York; Containing A General Collection Of The Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, anecdotes, &c Relating To Its History And Antiquities With Geographical Descriptions Of Every Township In The State.

John W. Barber and Henry Howe

Published by S. Tuttle,, New York:, 1846

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Very good+ in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on a black leather label on the spine. The edges of the text block are marbled. A thick octavo measuring 8 3/4" by 5 1/2" with mild rubbing to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine. The contents are clean and bright with no foxing or tanning to the pages. 608 pages which are illustrated with 230 engravings a frontispiece and 12 plates (following pages 44, 116, 140, 148, 220, 268, 372, 424, 432, 472, 508 and 552) Howes calls for 10 plates and the map. The hand-colored, (yellow, red, green and blue) fold-out map of the state following the front index (page 12) is in fine condition with no tears or chips. Howes also does not note this reprint copy of 1846 printed in New York City. Several early prior owner's have penciled their names and made mathematical notes on the end pages. Considered by Howes to be "mildly scarce". (Howes, B-122; Sabin, 3331) A tight handsome and thoroughly complete copy with no prior ownership markings of any kind. Seller Inventory # TB27062

Bibliographic Details

Title: Historical Collections Of The State Of New ...

Publisher: S. Tuttle,, New York:

Publication Date: 1846

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: Reprint .