[American Revolution] The centennial: Battle of Bunker Hill ; with a view of Charlestown in 1775, Page's plan of the action, Romane's exact view of the battle, and other illustrations

FROTHINGHAM, Richard (1812-1880)

Published by Little, Brown, Boston, 1875

Scarce printing of Frothingham's final publication. ABPC lists no copies at auction, Rare Book Hub lists 14, most recently in 1915. Small 8vo (176 x 118 mm): [8],136pp. with half-title, 15 panel-map (and 2-panel overlay) frontispiece, six-panel view of Charlestown in 1775 ("An Exact View of The Late Battle at Charlestown"), full-page plan, and diagram of a redoubt. Publisher's original blue-threaded drab wrappers printed in black. Firmly bound example of this fragile item, clean and fresh throughout. Map and view properly folded and free of tears. Not in Sabin, Howes, or Church. Frothingham, for many years managing editor of the Boston Post, dedicated untold hours to the study of history, centered especially on the American revolution as it unfolded in and around his birthplace of Charleston, Mass. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). Seller Inventory # BB1988

Bibliographic Details

Title: [American Revolution] The centennial: Battle...
Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston
Publication Date: 1875
Binding: Original Wraps
Condition: Fine-
Edition: First Edition.