Description: Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania; Containing a Copious Selection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, etc. Relating to its History and Antiquities, both General and Local, with Topographical Descriptions of Every County and All the Larger Towns in the State. By Sherman Day and printed in Philadelphia by George W. Gorton. 1843, 1st edition, 708 pp, 9.5”x 6.25”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. Overall very good. A nice 1986 rebind from Wert Bookbinding in Grantville, PA, with sticker on rear pastedown. Hinges remain tight and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia, primarily at front. Illustrated by a variety of black-and-white sketches, both partial and full-page. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st edition on Pennsylvania’s early history, by an author who was the grandson of Founding Father Roger Sherman and son of Yale University president Jeremiah Day. This is one of the first comprehensive county analysis pieces in Pennsylvania history. COLU1843ADHB0324-aj1177
Price: 200 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Sherman Day
Region: North America
Publisher: Goerge W. Gorton
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1843
