History Rise Progress Existing Condition by Watson Elkanah (19 results)

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 128. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1820 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 128.

22x14 cm. Contemporary 1/2 leather, well worn, leather largely perished, spine split. First edition. iv, [5] - 104, [4], [111] - 210, [2] pp., two maps (One folding), one plate (lacking frontispiece portrait), 2 facsimiles of certificates (1 double-page), Scattered light foxing. Pages 25-51 contain "Journal of Travels, principally by Water, from Albany to the Seneca Lake, in 1791. By Elkanah Watson.", one of the earliest works in which an author described a trip westward by water in New York State. While the pagination is continuous, there is a second title page for "History of Agriculturual Societies, on the Modern Berkshire System ." American Imprints 4187; Howes W166; Rink, Technical Americana 4736.

210 [2] pp. Frontispiece portrait; 2 engraved title page vignettes; 2 engraved maps (1 folding); 2 facsimiles and one plate. 8vo, original boards rebacked in paper; printed paper spine label preserved. Bookplate; front hinge reinforced in paper; some light generally inoffensive foxing; printed paper label tanned, split and chipped; but an untrimmed and partially unopened copy. Inscribed on the front free endpaper, "from his respected friend the Author.".

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. Title continued: "TOGETHER WITH THE RISE, PROGRESS AND EXISTING STATE OF MODERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES, ON THE BERKSHIRE SYSTEM, FROM 1807 TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, 1820'. In December 1791, Elkanah Watson proposed to the New York State legislature that natural waterways could be used to create what later became the Erie Canal across New York State, connecting the Hudson River and New York City with the Great Lakes. Later he competed with Dewitt Clinton for the credit for this concept. In 1792, with General Philip Schuyler, Watson formed a company to build locks and canals, starting with the canal at Little Falls, New York, about halfway through the Mohawk Valley where the river had rapids that prevented through traffic. Blue paper covered boards, cloth spine with label. Front hinge is cracked with cover firmly attached. Light foxing throughout. [ (iv) ,210pp (2) ] , Pink endpapers. Portrait frontispiece, engraved title page. Two maps one of which is a fold out. Engraved forms. Single page addendum with additional information attached to the rear endpaper and signed Rebman Co. 1909. New York, Western and Grand Canals; Maps; 8vo; 212 pages.

Modern Cloth-Backed Boards. Condition: Good. First Edition. 212 pp. An untrimmed copy, somewhat foxed in places. Frontispiece, maps and plates present as called for. One leaf at end torn with slight loss. Inner hinge cracked. Mdern but not recent cloth-backed boards, neat leather label.

[2], 210, [2] pp., plus frontispiece and four plates (two of them double-page) and two maps (one folding). Title-page vignette. 8vo. Contains Watson's 1791 journal of his trip to the West, his history of canals, and a long section on the rise of organized agriculture in New York (with its own title-page). The folding map shows the route of the Erie Canal. Rather scarce in the original printed boards. Howes W166; Sabin 102130; American Imprints 4187; Rink 4736 Original printed paper boards, hinges cracked, rear board nearly detached, paper a bit chipped. Scattered foxing and toning. Still, a good, unsophisticated copy [2], 210, [2] pp., plus frontispiece and four plates (two of them double-page) and two maps (one folding). Title-page vignette. 8vo.

25x15 cm. Modern buckram, clean and tight. Foreedge untrimmed. First edition. iv, [5] - 104, [4], [111] - 210, [2] pp., two maps and two plates, lacking the 3 facsimiles, Moderate foxing. Presentation copy from Watson to his uncle, John Watson Pages 25-51 contain "Journal of Travels, principally by Water, from Albany to the Seneca Lake, in 1791. By Elkanah Watson.", one of the earliest works in which an author described a trip westward by water in New York State. While the pagination is continuous, there is a second title page for "History of Agriculturual Societies, on the Modern Berkshire System ." American Imprints 4187; Howes W166; Rink, Technical Americana 4736.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good- condition. First Edition. [ii], [i]- iv, [5]-104, [iv], [111]-210, followed by [ii] of contents (index). Original full calf binding with moderate wear and rubbing to extremities, attractively rebacked in full leather with new spine label. Illustrated by a frontisportrait of the author, two illustrated title pages, two maps (one folding), three engraved facsimiles of official documents, and one engraved plate. Previous owner's name on title page. Moderate to heavy foxing scattered throughout text. Textblock separating after the first few pages of text, with minor old tape repair to inner hinges. A few pages with small tears near the hinge/gutter here. Title continues ".of Modern Agricultural Societies, on the Berkshire System, from 1807, to the establishment of the Board of Agriculture in the State of New-York, January 10, 1820. Size: Octavo (8vo). Book.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 443.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1820. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 114, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - Map Blur] 114.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Title: History of the rise, progress, and existing condition of the western canals in the state of New-York: from September 1788, to the completion of the middle section of the Grand Canal, in 1819: together with the rise, progress, and existing state of modern agricultural societies, on the Berkshire system .Author: Elkanah WatsonPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP00640000CollectionID: CTRG10182018-BPublicationDate: 18200101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: T.p. vignette. Added t.p. facing p. 104: History of agricultural societies, on the modern Berkshire system. From the year 1807, to the establishment of the State Board of Agriculture in Albany, January 10, 1820. (Albany: Published by D. Steele. packward & Van Benthuysen, printers. 1820); p. [111]-210. Specimen of a certificate of membership for the a 'Society for promoting Agriculture and Domestic Manufactures' bound between p. 168 and 169. Signed 'Published and sold by Ralph Rowdon Engraver. Albany.'Collation: 210 p., [7] leaves of plates (some folded): ill., maps, port.; 23 cm.

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