A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences Which Naturally Strike the Eye in That Delightful Season

Fisher, James

Published by George Lindsay, 1813

Condition: Fair Hardcover

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A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences Which Naturally Strike the Eye in That Delightful Season, by James Fisher, to Which is Added, Reflections on the Nature, Qualifications, and Employment of a Retired Life, Published by George Lindsay, New-York, 1813, frontispiece with three full-page engravings, full leather, 7.5 x 4.25 , 12mo. In fair condition. Moderate wear to extremities with scuffing to corners and edges. Head and tail on spine are slightly crushed/rounded. Scuffing and scratching to surface of leather. End papers soiled and damp stained with old hand signature of Archibald McBurgode (?) on pastedown. L.C. Rice s signature on the fly. The frontis is torn down center with 2 rip. The eyes of Fisher s frontis have been rubbed out. Plate at page 54 is mostly missing with larger segment gone. Interior toned and soiled with chipped edges. Rear end papers soiled with interesting colored ink ownerships dated 1843. Blue inks were less used than the common ink made of iron gall. This is likely made with indigo or Prussian blue pigments. Some worming to the right edge of the pastedown. Binding remains intact. Please see photos. First American edition (?) Scarce. Seller Inventory # RAREA1813ABDW

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Title: A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several ...

Publisher: George Lindsay

Publication Date: 1813

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

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