Hoyt, Epaphras

Antiquarian Researches: Comprising A History of the Indian Wars in the Country Bordering Connecticut River and Parts Adjacent, and Other Interesting Events, From the First Landing of the Pilgrims, to the Conquest of Canada by the English, in 1760

Ansel Phelps, 1824. First Edition. Leather Binding. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Good / No Jacket. Item #00534057

Rare first edition (A Howes 'aa' title) bound in period full brown calf, spine with red morocco label (binding rubbed with old cup ring on front cover; top of spine nicked; upper joint rubbed; engraved folding plate has tears and old mends and tape; some text leaves have tears to margins; foxing to text). Engraved title and folding plate. Howes H746; Sabin 33402. PROVENANCE: Period ink inscription on endpaper reads: 'The property of Mark Batchelor'. Similar ink note reads faintly at top of title 'No. 7 $1.75'.

Price: $395.00